HK stocks rally ahead of US data
Hong Kong stocks rallied on Tuesday, extending an advance across world markets ahead of key US inflation and jobs data, while traders also cheered pledges by China to speed up spending and boost the economy. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2 percent, or 353 points, to 18,484. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.2 percent, or 37 points, to 3,135 while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 2.7 percent, or 51 points, to 1,951. (AFP)