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US bullish positioning continues to extend, Citi analysts say

US and European markets show increased bullish positioning despite mixed economic signals, with investors anticipating potential rate cuts and shifts in labor market trends.

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Asia stocks jump on China stimulus optimism, RBA holds rates steady

Asian stocks soared amid Chinese stimulus optimism, while Australia's central bank maintained steady rates despite low growth. Mining shares surged, but technology stocks declined.

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Asia stocks drop as S. Korea shares fall to 1-yr low on deepening political crisis

Asian equities fell influenced by South Korean political unrest and mixed economic data from China and Japan, raising investor caution and affecting market performance.

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Asia stocks slugged by South Korea turmoil, China disinflation

Asian shares are unstable ahead of central bank meetings, highlighting concerns over inflation and potential policy easing in the U.S., alongside geopolitical tensions affecting the market.

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Morning Bid: Long bond yields defused ahead of payrolls, France rallies

U.S. Treasury yields are falling amid economic uncertainty; European markets are stabilizing after political shifts, while tensions exist in Asia. Bitcoin dips below $100,000 amid corporate news.

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Morning Bid: Risk-wary markets count down to payrolls

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Analysis-In South Korea's crisis playbook, currency stability is paramount

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Asia stocks drop tracking Wall St, S. Korean shares slump amid political crisis

Asian stocks fell ahead of U.S. job data. South Korean shares dropped amid political instability, while Chinese stocks rose on stimulus optimism. Next week brings critical economic data.

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Asian shares slip on South Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls

Asian stocks declined due to political unrest in South Korea, while investors await the U.S. payroll report that may determine future rate cuts.

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Asia stocks rise tracking Wall St, S.Korean shares fall on political unrest

Asian stocks rose, boosted by U.S. records but South Korea faced declines due to political crisis; cautious sentiment across Asia amid geopolitical risks and trade tariffs.