The Malaysia stock market on Wednesday snapped the four-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 30 points or 2 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,605-point plateau and it may extend its losses on Thursday.

South Korea posted a current account surplus of $6.93 billion in March, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday.

The South Korea stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 70 points or 2.6 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,745-point plateau although the rally may stall on Thursday.

China will on Thursday see April results for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

After five successive days of gains, the Canadian market ended marginally down on Wednesday, recovering well after an early tumble thanks to some strong buying at select counters post mid afternoon.

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The USD/JPY pair is on the rise again this Wednesday, recovering more than half of its previous losses despite ongoing warnings from Japanese authorities about sharp fluctuations in the yen. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki reiterated today that the government is prepared to act against excessive currency volatility.

Fed expectations drive the market; three Fed speakers on the wires today. Dollar recovers but all eyes are on the US stocks and Treasury yields. The pound prepares for the BoE meeting as elections gain more airtime. Yen on the back foot again; gold steady amid the Israeli ground operation

Bitcoin fell 0.2% against the dollar after a 1.8% rise. Amazon's stock corrected by 0.1%, but the MACD indicator is positive. The Australian dollar dropped 0.3% against the dollar, with an overbought market. Gold declined 0.5% against the dollar, with a negative MACD signal. Oil prices closed lower, and the Canadian dollar weakened. Bitcoin exchange inflows are at decade lows.