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A Little Firmer In Asia

EQUITIES

The major regional Asia-Pac equity indices were little changed to higher during Thursday trade, with positive mood music surrounding the fiscal situation in DC in focus, while there was little in the way of lasting fallout from the final FOMC decision of '20.

  • A solid showing for the materials sector facilitated some outperformance for the ASX 200.
  • Meanwhile, e-minis edged higher as we worked out way through the overnight session.
  • Nikkei 225 +0.2%, Hang Seng +0.1%, CSI 300 +0.9%, ASX 200 +1.0%
  • S&P 500 futures +7, DJIA futures +57, NASDAQ 100 futures +28.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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