Hong Kong stocks close lower
Hong Kong stocks finished with another loss on Tuesday following a negative lead from Wall Street, with traders focusing on the release of US inflation data later in the week. The Hang Seng Index shed 1 percent, or 170 points, to 17,354. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.2 percent, or 6 points, to 3,038, and the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.6 percent, or 11 points, to 1,904. (AFP)