Global Market: China stocks edge higher as agriculture, energy and gold shares offset tech weakness

China’s stock markets edged higher on Tuesday, led by agriculture, energy and gold-related shares, while technology stocks declined. The CSI 300 rose 0.1% and the Shanghai Composite gained 0.4%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% as escalating Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment. Investors are also awaiting US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook, keeping global markets cautious.