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STOCKS: Asia-Pacific indices moved higher, despite question marks hanging over
the future of the Iranian nuclear accord, with US President Trump set to make an
announcement regarding the matter on Tuesday.
- The Nikkei 225 added 0.3% as the financial & health care sectors led the way
higher, while the energy sector dragged.
- The Hang Seng added 1.25% with IT lodging the largest gain on a sectoral
basis, as all of the major sectors moved higher.
- China's CSI 300 also added around 1.25%.
- Australia's ASX 200 added 0.4% as health care lead the sector break down,
while energy related stocks added the most weight.
- US index futures were indecisive, as Dow futures added 9 points, while the
e-mini S&P printed the most marginal of losses.
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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