The mainland's main stock index ended 2.25 percent higher yesterday, led by financial and property shares as expectations mounted for further monetary easing after data showed a drop in inflation and slowing economic growth.

The Shanghai Composite Index ended at 1974.006 points, off the day's low of 1890.920, a one-month intraday low.

Turnover in Shanghai A shares rose to 32.0 billion yuan from Friday's 26.1 billion yuan.