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STOCKS: Asia-Pacific equity markets have struggled on the back of Tuesday's
woeful U.S. manufacturing print, while U.S. equity index futures have stabilised
after yesterday's data-inspired sell off.
- Hong Kong stocks have been subjected to further pressure from the escalation
in violence seen at the latest round of protests in the city.
- The ASX 200 underperformed as financials proved to be worst the worst
performing sector on a combination of the RBA's latest cut, a lower yield
environment & NAB being slapped with a misconduct charge.
- Chinese markets remain closed until Tuesday.
- Nikkei 225 -0.7%, Hang Seng -0.8%, ASX 200 -1.3%.
- S&P 500 futures +5, DJIA futures +49, NASDAQ 100 futures +12.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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