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Australia Consumer Confidence Data Due On Tuesday
(RTTNews) - Australia will on Tuesday see April results for the consumer sentiment index from Westpac Bank, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In March, the index was down 1.8 percent.
Australia also will see March results for the indexes for business confidence and conditions from National Australia Bank; in February, their scores were 0 and +10, respectively.
Japan will see March results for its household confidence index, with forecasts suggesting a score of 39.7, up from 39.1 in February.
Taiwan will release March numbers for consumer prices; in February, overall inflation was up 0.15 percent on month and 3,08 percent on year.
Finally, the markets in Indonesia remain closed until April 16 for Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Japan Stock Market May Extend Winning Streak
The Japanese stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, rallying more than 910 points or 2 percent in that span. The Nikkei 225 now sits just beneath the 44,375-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Friday.
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New Zealand Manufacturing Index Slips Into Contraction - BusinessNZ
The manufacturing sector in New Zealand dropped into contraction territory in August, the latest survey from BusinessNZ revealed on Friday with a Performance of Manufacturing Index score of 49.9.
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The South Korea stock market has moved higher in eight straight sessions, surging more than 200 points or 6.3 percent along the way. Now at a fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just beneath the 3,350-point plateau and it's expected to at least open in the green again on Friday.
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New Zealand Retail Card Sales Data Due On Friday
New Zealand will on Friday release August figures for electronic card retail sales, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In July, sales were up 0.2 percent on month and 1.7 percent on year.
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U.S. Dollar Weakens After Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar declined against its major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, following the release of inflation data for August.
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Swiss Market Ends Moderately Higher
The Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Thursday with several stocks gaining good ground in positive territory thanks to sustained buying support.
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European Stocks Close On Firm Note On Fed Rate Cut Hopes
European stocks closed higher on Thursday as the latest data on U.S. consumer price inflation and unemployment claims boosted the prospects of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. Investors also digested the European Central Bank's decision to hold rates.
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TSX Continues To Climb New Highs As Rate Cut Hopes Rise
The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory around noon on Thursday, led by strong gains in financials, real estate, consumer discretionary and industrials stocks.
Rising prospects of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve following data showing the annual growth of consumer prices in the U.S. came in line with estimates, and signs of weakness in the labor market, help undermine sentiment.
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