Hong Kong stocks end slightly higher
Hong Kong shares closed marginally higher on Monday as hopes that the Federal Reserve might soon pause its interest rate hike drive was offset by worries over a spike in oil prices reigniting inflation. The Hang Seng Index inched up 9 points, to 20,409. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.7 percent, or 23 points, to 3,296, and the Shenzhen Composite Index added 1.1 percent, or 24 points, to 2,149. (AFP)