Hong Kong: Stocks close flat as caution prevails

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks ended flat Tuesday as investors opted for caution in response to global economic headwinds, while other Chinese bourses continued their run of losses.

The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.07 per cent, or 17.20 points, to 25,462.26.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.85 per cent, or 21.77 points, to 2,546.33.

The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, shed 1.93 per cent, or 24.71 points, to 1,256.37.

AFP