Hong Kong stocks start week with a loss
Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, in line with losses across Asia, as investors await the release of key US inflation data later in the week. The Hang Seng Index eased 0.2 percent, or 34 points, to 17,525. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.3 percent, or 9 points, to 3,031, and the Shenzhen Composite Index lost 0.4 percent, or 7 points, to 1,893. (AFP)