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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Yen Slides Against Majors
The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday.
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Yen Falls Against Majors
The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday.
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Canadian Dollar Rises As Crude Oil Prices Traded Higher
The Canadian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as the crude oil prices moved higher on expectations the Chinese government will announce additional stimulus revive growth in the world's second largest economy.
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Canadian Dollar Rises Against Majors
The Canadian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday.
The Canadian dollar rose to more than a 4-1/2-month high of 0.8943 against the Australian dollar, from yesterday's closing value of 0.8955.
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TSX Ends Shortened Session On Firm Note
The Canadian market ended the shortened trading session on Tuesday modestly higher thanks to gains in energy and technology sectors. The volume of business remained rather thin as investors refrained from making significant moves ahead of Christmas and Boxing Day holidays.
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Swiss Franc Weakens Against Most Majors
The Swiss franc declined against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Tuesday.
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Pound Climbs Against Majors
The pound rose against its major counterparts in the New York session on Tuesday.
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European Stocks Close Higher On Thin Volumes Ahead Of Christmas Holidays
European stocks posted marginal gains in the shortened trading session on Tuesday, with investors mostly staying away on the sidelines ahead of Christmas holidays. Some major markets in the region remained shut for Christmas Eve.
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