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STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 has gained to come into positive territory in the lunch

break, up 203.46pts at 21943.24 as the Yen weakens and the dollar climbs, at one

point the dollar climbed to a 3-Month high.

- U.S. Tech shares rallied as the dollar climbed, on the overnight the likes of

Amazon presented very strong earnings, especially after the acquisition of Whole

Foods.

- European Stocks also ended the overnight higher as the Euro dropped when

European Central Bank President Draghi said bond purchases will be halved to

E30bln per month starting in January.

- The Hang-Send is up following the release of China's September Industrial

Profits which were +27.7% from +24.0% prior, financials the best performing

sector.

- The ASX 200 has dipped following news Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Joyce

has lost his court citizenship case meaning he loses his one seat majority.