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Asia stocks skittish as rate cut bets wane; China, Japan data offer mixed cues

Asian stocks remained stable as investors reacted to U.S. interest rate concerns and mixed economic data from Japan and China, while trade war fears emerged after Trump's 2024 election win.

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Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.37%

Australia's stock market rose 0.37% with IT, Financials, and Consumer sectors leading gains; Mesoblast surged, while Domino's hit a 5-year low.

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Asia stocks drift lower amid uncertainty over US rates, China stimulus

Asian stocks mostly fell as concerns over U.S. inflation and interest rate cuts grew, while China awaited more stimulus measures and Australian markets rose slightly amid cautious monetary policy.

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Australia jobs rise less than expected in Oct as growth cools

Australia's job market growth slowed in October, with employment increasing by 15,900, below expectations, indicating potential shifts in monetary policy and inflation management.

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RBA Governor Bullock says rates high enough, focus on inflation

RBA Governor Bullock stated interest rates will remain steady until inflation eases, expressing caution due to U.S. economic uncertainty and signaling potential rate cuts by early 2025.

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Morning Bid: 'Trump trades' pause for breath before US CPI

Market bets on Trump's fiscal policies pause as focus shifts to economic data; upcoming CPI data and central bank comments may influence market trends.

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Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.75%

Australia stocks fell 0.75% on losses in Metals & Mining, Financials, and Industrials. Nuix Ltd dropped 22.03%, while James Hardie Industries rose 6.21%.

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Asia stocks dip as Trump rally cools, CPI data looms

Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as Wall Street losses, underwhelming Chinese fiscal measures, and anticipation of U.S. inflation data led to increased risk aversion.

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Post election market rally could stall on profit taking, Citi says

Citi strategists caution that profit-taking may limit gains in the post-election equity rally, though bullish positioning remains strong across US indexes.

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Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.13%