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Nov 20Macro Roundup: Japan’s Broad-Based GDP Surge
Questions linger regarding the sustainability of the recovery.
Nov 20

Market Wrap: Stocks Follow U.S. and Europe Lower


Currencies reverse previous day's declines.
Nov 20

OECD Examines Exit Strategies for Asia


Economic outlook discusses withdrawal of the fiscal and monetary stimulus.
Nov 20Market Forces: Real Interest Rates on the Rise
Inflation is falling as developed Asian economies recover.
Nov 19Asia-Pacific Preview: November 16-20
GDP data should show recovery in Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Nov 19

Market Wrap: Positive 2010 Outlook Sends Stocks Higher


Stocks generally higher, while currencies are lower.
Nov 18Who Landed Jobs in Japan During September?
Japan’s labour market may have left the worst behind.
Nov 18

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 19


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Nov 18

Market Wrap: Asian Stocks Take a Breather


Investor activity subdued as Asian markets run out of steam.
Nov 17

Market Wrap: Mixed Results Among Regional Bourses


Weak investor activity hit stock markets and currencies on Tuesday.
Nov 16

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 17


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Nov 16

Market Wrap: Stocks Gain on Regional Optimism


Leaders pledge to maintain stimulus measures.
Nov 16

Asia Spotlight: Too Early for Japan to Withdraw Stimulus


External demand, inventory adjustment, and fiscal stimulus measures have supported growth.
Nov 15

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 16


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Nov 13

Market Wrap: Broad-Based Declines in Regional Bourses


Weak economic data and lower commodity prices weighed on markets.
Nov 13

No Deflationary Mindset in Japan So Far


Consumers are still willing to spend on durables.
Nov 12Asia-Pacific Preview: November 16-20
Expanding GDP in Japan and Malaysia.
Nov 12

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 13


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Nov 10

Asian Tourists Defy Global Slowdown


Tourist arrivals from Asia show little softness.
Nov 10Japan Outlook: Stimulus, Exports Driving a Fragile Recovery
Sentiment remains weak, and the labour market's improvement seems tenuous.
Nov 10

Market Wrap: Modest Gains on Regional Bourses


Mixed data inhibit a replication of overseas advances.
Nov 10

Mixed Data From Japan


Current account surplus widens while leading indicator deteriorates.
Nov 9

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 10


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Nov 8

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 9


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Nov 5

Market Wrap: Earnings Reports and Uncertainty Drag on Stocks


Most Asian currencies weaken against the greenback.
Nov 4Asia-Pacific Preview: November 9-13
China will release a slew of October data.
Nov 2

Asia-Pacific Market Preview, November 3


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Nov 1

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 2


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Oct 30

Market Wrap: The Week Ends on a Positive Note


Better data pave the way for markets’ rebound.
Oct 29

Asia-Pacific Market Preview, October 30


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Oct 29

Market Wrap: Another Day Dressed in Red


Bond yields dropped sharply in Japan and Australia.
Oct 28

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 29


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Oct 28

Market Wrap: Currencies Weaken


The yen was the only unit to strengthen.
Oct 27

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 28


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Oct 26

Asia Spotlight: When Will the BoJ Begin Unwinding?


Whether investors' greater appetite for risk can be sustained is in doubt.
Oct 23

Market Wrap: Stocks Finish Higher


Earnings reports boost equities and currencies strengthen.
Oct 23Market Forces: The Timing of Monetary Tightening
RBA minutes and Japanese lending data highlight regional differences.
Oct 23Asia-Pacific Preview: October 26-30
Industrial output in Asia's manufacturing hubs likely improved.