Australia Trade Data On Tap For Thursday
(RTTNews) - Australia will on Thursday release May figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.
In April, imports were down 7.2 percent on month and exports slipped 2.5 percent for a trade surplus of A$6.548 billion.
Hong Kong will see June results for the private sector Purchasing Managers Index from S&P Global; in May, the index score was 49.2 - which indicated contraction.
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The New Zealand dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday.
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European Economic News Preview: UK Factory PMI Data Due
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China Manufacturing Activity Returns To Growth
China's manufacturing activity returned to growth in October as companies ramped up production and purchasing to meet higher demand amid improving confidence, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday. The Caixin manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 50.3 in October from 49.3 in September. A reading above the neutral mark of 50.0 indicates expansion.
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Asian Markets Mixed Amid Cautious Trades
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9ч 15мин назад
Indian Markets Closed For Diwali
Indian markets remain closed today on account of Diwali. However, there will be a special one-hour Muhurat trading session between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
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