Hong Kong stocks open lower ahead of data and Fed
Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Tuesday morning ahead of the release of key US inflation data later in the day and a much-anticipated Federal Reserve policy decision later in the week. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.25 percent, or 48.66 points, to 19,355.65. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.15 percent, or 4.94 points, to 3,223.90, while the Shenzhen Composite Index eased 0.12 percent, or 2.48 points, to 2,018.69. (AFP)