Hong Kong stocks dive as protests rumble, China anger builds

Hong Kong investors have been warned of dark days ahead as increasingly violent protests continue across the city.

Hong Kong stocks tumbled Tuesday as protests that have jolted the city for more than two months fuel political and economic uncertainty, with China's growing frustration leading to worries it will take a tougher line with the standoff.

The increasingly violent unrest in the key financial hub comes as world markets are hit by fears about the global economy and dimming hopes for trade talks between China and the United States.