Asia Pacific stocks were set to trade slightly lower on Monday — the final trading day of the year in several major markets in the region.
Over in Hong Kong, trade data for November is set to be released on Monday as protests continue to take a toll on its economy.
Asia Pacific stocks were set to trade slightly lower on Monday — the last full trading day of the year in several major markets in the region.slipped 0.63% in early trade.amid year-end optimism in markets. Over in Hong Kong, trade data for November is set to be released on Monday as protests continue to take a toll on its economy.
Markets in Japan and South Korea will be closed tomorrow, on New Year's Eve. Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore will close early by around mid-day.traded near flat against a basket of its peers. The dollar index was around 96.954 at 7:19 a.m. HK/SIN.
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