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STOCKS: Asia-Pacific stocks traded in mixed fashion, with the Nikkei adding some
0.5% as the materials sector led the way, while the I.T. & consumer
discretionary sectors softened.
- The mainland Chinese indices paused today after yesterday's stimulus fuelled
rally, with the the CSI 300 shedding 0.2%.
- Elsewhere the Hang Seng added 0.8% as consumer discretionary & energy names
were among the best performer.
- The ASX 200 lost 0.2%, with consumer staples and health care names applying
the most weight, while the heavyweight materials and energy sectors outperformed
on the back of the commodity complex's performance on Tuesday.
- U.S. index futures edged lower.
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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