South Korea Interest Rate Decision Due On Thursday
(RTTNews) - The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 3.25 percent.
Australia will release Q3 numbers for private new capital expenditure, with forecasts calling for an increase of 0.9 percent on quarter following the 2.2 percent decline in the previous three months.
New Zealand will see November results for the business confidence index from ANZ and the activity index from NBNZ; in October, the confidence index had a score of 65.7 and the activity index was at 45.9 percent.
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Singapore Shares May Take Further Damage On Thursday
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, dropping almost 40 points or 1.1 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,710-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Thursday.
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Malaysia Shares May Run Out Of Steam On Thursday
The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, collecting almost 17 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,600-point plateau although the rally may stall on Thursday.
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Tech Shares May Drag KOSPI Lower Again On Thursday
The South Korea stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, sinking more than 30 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,500-point plateau and it may see continued selling pressure on Thursday.
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U.S. Dollar Slumps Amid Lingering Worries About Trump Tariffs
Following the rebound seen during trading on Tuesday, the value of the U.S. dollar is extending Monday's slump during trading on Wednesday.
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Swiss Stock Market Ticks Higher On Wednesday
The Swiss stock market spent most of Wednesday's trade under water before a late rally nudged it up into positive territory going into the close.
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Swiss Franc Declines Against Most Majors
The Swiss franc weakened against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday.
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European Markets Finish Mixed On Tuesday
The major European markets saw late support to finish mixed on Tuesday, shaking off early weakness as investors fretted about potential inflationary pressures arising from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff policies.
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Pound Climbs Against Majors
The pound firmed against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday.
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