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South Korea Inflation Data Due On Monday
(RTTNews) - South Korea will on Monday release February figures for consumer prices, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
Inflation is expected to rise 0.5 percent on month and 5.1 percent on year, slowing from 0.8 percent on month and 5.2 percent on year in January.
Australia will see February results for the inflation gauge from the Melbourne Institute; in January, inflation was up 0.9 percent on month.
Finally, the markets in Thailand are closed on Monday for Magha Puja and will re-open on Tuesday.
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Producer prices in South Korea were down 0.1 percent on month in April, the Bank of Korea said on Friday - following the flat reading in March.
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Concerns about U.S. debt, and continued uncertainty about tariff negotiations rendered the mood cautious.
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European Stocks Close Weak As U.S. Fiscal Deficit Fuels Growth Concerns
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Canadian Market Up Marginally At Noon In Cautious Trade
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