Hong Kong stocks end higher
Hong Kong stocks finished on a positive note on Tuesday as investors readied themselves for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the week that could play a major role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.6 percent, or 95 points, to 16,828. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.1 percent, or 1 point, to 3,048, while the Shenzhen Composite Index climbed 0.9 percent, or 14 points, to 1,750. (AFP)