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STOCKS: Regional stocks have struggled for any real direction in Asian hours.
The Nikkei 225 went into the lunch break virtually unchanged, as the energy
sector outperformed, while real estate names lagged.
- The Hang Seng was also virtually unchanged with consumer discretionary names
leading the way higher, while consumer staples dragged. China's CSI 300 lost
around 0.3%, but operated off of worst levels as China's Q1 GDP data data met
exp.
- Australia's ASX 200 was the outperformer, adding a little over 0.3% as the
heavyweight materials & energy sectors led the charge, while financials weighed.
- US equity index futures lodged modest gains, with the e-mini S&P 6 points
better off, while the mini Dow added 55 points. Participants remain focused on
US earnings season.
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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