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asian stocks: China stocks eye gains; S&P 500 steady on Powell: Markets wrap

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asian stocks: China stocks eye gains; S&P 500 steady on Powell: Markets wrap

Shares in Australia and Japan fell Wednesday while Chinese futures pointed to gains ahead of key economic data after fresh highs of US equities. Hong Kong futures contracts rose earlier, following a Tuesday rally for mainland stocks and a gauge of US-listed Chinese shares. The S&P 500 advanced for a sixth consecutive session, its longest … Read more

asian stocks: Global stocks hit peak level before US jobs data: Markets wrap

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asian stocks: Global stocks hit peak level before US jobs data: Markets wrap

Global equities were set to hold onto record highs achieved Thursday as traders turned their attention to US jobs data due Friday for clues on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Tokyo’s Topix index touched another record, before slipping. The moves followed gains for European shares, led by French equities. US stock futures were little changed in … Read more