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Japan (NKY:IND) +0.21%. Japanese industrial production fell more than expected in February to 0.6%.
The yen remained under pressure even after the BOJ took the first step towards policy normalization, as Japanese rates remained at extremely low levels, encouraging carry trades.
China (SHCOMP) +0.05%. Traders were increasingly nervous ahead of trade data in China later today.
Chinese stocks gained ground on Thursday as data showed weaker-than-expected domestic inflation data bolstered bets on further policy easing.
Hong Kong (HSI) -1.80%.
India (SENSEX) -0.35%.
Australia (AS51) -0.33%.
In the United States on Thursday, all three major indexes rebounded after a nearly 1% decline the previous day, with technology stocks leading the gains.
US stock futures held steady on Friday as investors prepared for the unofficial start of the first quarter earnings season, with major banks set to release their latest quarterly results today: Dow +0.12%; S&P500 +0.02%; Nasdaq +0.07%.
Meanwhile, financial companies expected to report earnings on Friday include JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Blackrock and State Street.
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China’s inflation rate is rising at a slower pace than expected