Hong Kong stocks open higher ahead of US data
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday morning following a strong lead from Wall Street ahead of key US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.34 percent, or 71.50 points, to 21,235.92. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.15 percent, or 4.81 points, to 3,288.97, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 0.24 percent, or 5.33 points, to 2,195.87. (AFP)