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Japan Leading Index Data Due On Wednesday
(RTTNews) - Japan will on Wednesday see October results for its leading and coincident indexes, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
The leading index is expected to slip 0.3 percent on month after climbing 2.2 percent in September. The coincident is seen higher by 2.5 percent on month after rising 1.3 percent in the previous month.
Japan also will see November numbers for producer prices, with forecasts suggesting an increase of 3.0 percent on year, up from 2.9 percent in October.
Most of the region is off on Wednesday for the Christmas Day holiday, including South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
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South Korea Rate Decision On Tap For Thursday
The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate steady at 2.50 percent.
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Canadian Dollar Advances Against Majors
The Canadian dollar firmed against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday.
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Swiss Market Ends Slightly Weak
The Switzerland market edged down marginally on Wednesday after a cautious session, as investors looked for directional clues.
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Major European Markets Close Weak; UK Market Outperforms
The major European markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday as investors reacted to earnings updates and other corporate news, in addition to following the developments on the trade front and digesting geopolitical news.
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Bay Street Likely To Open On Mixed Note
Canadian stocks may open on a mixed note on Wednesday, tracking commodity prices and quarterly earnings announcements. The mood is likely to remain cautious amid tariff concerns, and uncertainty about the outlook for interest rate cuts next week.
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Bank Indonesia Unexpectedly Holds Rate Steady At 4.75%
Indonesia's central bank unexpectedly kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday after three consecutive reductions as policymakers assess the impact of the previous easing. The Bank Indonesia board, led by Governor Perry Warjiyo, decided to hold the BI rate at 4.75 percent. The bank was expected to cut the rate by 25 basis points.
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FTSE 100 Rises Nearly 1% On Soft Inflation Data
The U.K. market is up in positive territory on Wednesday, outperforming other major markets in Europe, thanks to softer-than-expected consumer price inflation data.
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CAC 40 Pares Some Early Losses; L'Oreal Down Sharply As Sales Miss Expectations
French stocks are showing weakness on Wednesday, turning down south from the record highs climbed in the previous session. Slightly disappointing earnings announcements from luxury majors weigh on the market.
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