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STOCKS: The Nikkei 225 underperformed overnight, with a marginally stronger JPY
adding some pressure. The energy and consumer discretionary sectors have led the
way lower.
- The CSI 300 and Hang Seng both trade a touch higher, with China's annual NPC
ongoing.
- The ASX 200 was the outperformer, even on the back of disappointing AU GDP
data, with the materials sector leading the way higher.
- Nikkei 225 -0.7%, Hang Seng -0.2%, CSI 300 -0.2%, ASX 200 -0.7%.
- U.S. equity index futures trade lower, after a lacklustre Tuesday on Wall St.
- S&P 500 -9, DJIA -82, NASDAQ 100 -23.
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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