European Economic News Preview: Swiss Monetary Policy Decision Due

Japan Stock Market May Extend Wednesday's Losses

The Japan stock market on Wednesday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 2,400 points or 3.4 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 70,030-point plateau and it may take further damage on Thursday.

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South Korea August Current Account Surplus $46.11 Billion

South Korea posted a current account surplus of $46.11 billion in August, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday - up from $42.08 billion in July.

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Losing Streak May Continue For South Korea Shares

The South Korea stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, slumping nearly 200 points or 3 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 6,800-point plateau and it may extend its losses on Thursday.

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Japan Current Account Data Due On Thursday

Japan will on Thursday release August figures for its current account, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Forecasts suggest a surplus of 3.194 trillion yen, up from 2.989 trillion in July.

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Fed Minutes Reveal Officials Expect Another Rate Hike This Year

Most Federal Reserve officials expect to once again raise interest rates before the end of the year, according to the minutes of the central bank's September monetary policy meeting released on Wednesday. The Fed said, "Most participants assessed that another increase in the target range for the federal funds rate would likely be appropriate by year end."

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Canadian Stocks Slide; TSX Down Sharply

The Canadian market, which slipped deeper into the red after a weak start, continues to languish in negative territory Wednesday afternoon, as stocks from materials, financials and industrials sectors reel under severe selling pressure. Elevated oil prices and bond yields have raised concerns about inflation, interest rates and global growth outlook.

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Swiss Market Ends Marginally Up

Swiss stocks swung between gains and losses on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and bond yields amid rising concerns about Middle East tensions and France's fiscal woes rendered the mood cautious.

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European Stocks Fall Amid Oil, Yields Rise On Mideast Tension

European stocks closed lower Wednesday as oil prices climbed on Persian Gulf vessel attacks and bond yields jumped amid France's fiscal crisis. The Stoxx 600 fell 1%, with the DAX down 1.35% and CAC 40 declining 1.22%. Pennon Group shares crashed 17% following a £550 million rights offering and dividend reduction.

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