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STOCKS: The Chinese stock markets opened the Asia-Pac higher after 8 days out of

action, on holiday for 'Golden Week,' the Shanghai Composite jumped by 1.8% to

the highest level since the beginning of the year. 

- The Hang-Seng has dipped lower, with the descent led by automobiles the

Hang-Seng was last down around 85pts, last week, during the China holiday this

index gained 3.3% so this could just be unwind as it reached its highest levels

for 10 years.

- The U.S and European stock markets closed the overnight session very much

weaker amid geo-political unrest surrounding N. Korea as Russian Lawmakers

returned from Pyongyang with bad news and also tensions in Catalonia, there

could be a declaration of independence on Tuesday this week.

- The Nikkei is currently closed for 'Health and Sports day.'