Hong Kong stocks open lower ahead of inflation data
Hong Kong stocks opened on Tuesday marginally lower as traders steel themselves for US inflation data and a key Federal Reserve policy decision later in the week. The Hang Seng Index inched down 5.61 points to 19,458.02. The Shanghai Composite Index was also barely moved, edging up 0.39 points to 3,179.44, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange dipped 0.53 points to 2,061.34. (AFP)