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STOCKS: Asia-Pacific stocks were lower in the main on Monday as US-China trade
war worries hampered risk sentiment.
- The Nikkei 225 shed 0.8% in the morning session as the utilities and materials
sectors led the way lower, while consumer staples was the only sector to post
(modest) gains. Australia's ASX 200 bucked the trend as the real estate sector
led the charge, while telecoms, materials & energy weighed.
- Hong Kong & China were closed for a market holiday.
- Dow futures shed over 100 points, while the e-mini S&P lost 12 points.
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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