Japan Household Confidence Index Data Due On Monday

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Japan Household Confidence Index Data Due On Monday

(RTTNews) - Japan will on Monday see April results for its household confidence index, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The index is expected to see a score of 34.7, up from 33.9 in March.

Japan also will see April results for the Manufacturing PMI from Jibun Bank; in March, the index score was 49.2.

Australia will see April data for the Manufacturing PMI from Judo Bank; in March, the index score was 49.1.

Finally, most of the regional stock markets are closed on Monday for Labor day, including South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand.

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New Zealand Unemployment Data Due On Wednesday

New Zealand Unemployment Data Due On Wednesday

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European Stocks Close Broadly Higher

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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows To $60.2 Billion In June As Imports Plunge

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows To $60.2 Billion In June As Imports Plunge

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by slightly more than anticipated in the month of June, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit shrank to $60.2 billion in June from a revised $71.7 billion in May.
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