Morning bid: Eyes on Japan GDP, China losing steam

ASIA Eyes on Japan GDP, China losing steam

figures are the highlight for Asian markets on Wednesday, with the world's third-largest economy expected to have grown at its fastest pace in three quarters thanks to strong services sector spending.

Markets would be forgiven for going into the release with a 'glass half-empty' attitude. Japan's economic data have undershot forecasts recently - Citi's Japanese economic surprises index is now negative and the lowest in four months.

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