Stocks were mixed in Asia Tuesday, and Treasuries little changed, as enthusiasm over the U.S.-China trade truce proved short-lived amid a disappointing set of economic data. Hong Kong shares climbed as the city’s market reopened after a holiday to catch up with Monday’s move -- despite violent local protests overnight. Japanese, Chinese and Korean shares were little changed, along with futures on S&P 500 Index. Australia’s equities saw modest gains before its central bank meets to set policy. Gold rose after tumbling Monday, while crude oil retreated further from $60 a barrel in New York after purchasing manager indexes in recent days showcased concerns about the outlook for global growth. -  Bloomberg 



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