Hong Kong stocks end with gains
Hong Kong stocks closed on the front foot on Tuesday as traders welcomed the easing of more Covid measures in the city, while they were also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.7 percent, or 132 points, to 19,596. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.1 percent, or 2 points, to 3,176, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dipped 0.6 percent, or 11 points, to 2,050. (AFP)