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Japan Data On Tap For Monday
(RTTNews) - Japan is scheduled to release a handful of reports on Monday, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are January results for current account and leading and coincident indexes, as well as February figures for bank lending.
The current account is expected to show a deficit of 230 billion yen following the 1.077 trillion yen surplus in December. The leading index was up 0.5 percent on month in the previous month and the coincident index rose 1.0 percent. Bank lending is tipped to add 3.1 percent on year, up from 3.0 percent in January.
Singapore will see Q4 numbers for unemployment; the jobless rate is expected to hold steady at 1.9 percent.
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Korea Interest Rate Decision Due On Thursday
The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting this morning and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 2.50 percent.
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Swiss Franc Advances Against Majors
The Swiss franc climbed against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday.
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European Stocks Close On Mixed Note
European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors largely stayed cautious, looking ahead to chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly earnings announcement, and continuing to assess the political situation in France.
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Euro Falls Amid Political Uncertainty
The euro weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, as trader's concern about the collapse of France's government.
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Bay Street Likely To Open On Positive Note
Canadian shares are likely to open on a positive note on Wednesday, riding on strong earnings from Royal Bank of Canada and National Bank of Canada. Weak commodity prices and concerns on the geopolitical and tariffs front may weigh limit market's upside.
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European Stocks Turning In Mixed Performance
European stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Wednesday as political uncertainty in France, and a lack of any significant positive triggers render the mood cautious. Investors are also awaiting earnings updates from AI major NVIDIA.
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FTSE 100 Flat In Lackluster Trade; Bank Stocks Drifting Lower
U.K. stocks are somewhat subdued in lackluster trade on Wednesday as investors remain a bit reluctant to make significant moves due to a lack of triggers.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was at 9,266.25 a little before noon, up 0.45 points over previous close.
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CAC 40 Advances After Recent Losses
Despite the uncertainty on the political front, the French market is up in positive territory on Wednesday due largely to some bargain hunting at several counters after two successive days of declines. Investors are also looking ahead to AI giant Nvidia's earnings updates.
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