Hong Kong Trade Data Due On Monday

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Hong Kong Trade Data Due On Monday

(RTTNews) - Hong Kong will on Monday release September figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

In August, imports were up 7.9 percent on month ad exports rose 6.4 percent for a trade deficit of HKS33.1 billion.

Thailand is scheduled to see September numbers for imports, exports and trade balance. In August, imports were up 8.9 percent on year and exports rose an annual 7.0 percent for a trade surplus of $0.260 billion.

Finally, the markets in New Zealand are closed on Monday for Labor Day and will re-open on Tuesday.

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