Hong Kong stocks close with losses
Hong Kong shares closed slightly lower on Tuesday after fluctuating through the day as investors kept a wary eye on the release of US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.2 percent, or 29 points, to 17,396. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.3 percent, or 9 points, to 3,056, and the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.4 percent, or 7 points, to 1,921. (AFP)