Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably higher on Wednesday with investors picking up stocks amid renewed optimism about the global economy following recent encouraging data from across the globe.

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USD/JPY is steady as we start the new trading week.

The Australian dollar has managed to put the brakes on last week’s sharp plunge.

The currency markets have started off the trading week with a whimper rather than a bang ,and GBP/USD has not been an exception to this trend.

Asian markets are trading in positive territory on Friday with investors indulging in some selective buying, despite weak cues from Wall Street where stocks ended lower overnight amid some disappointing economic data.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading higher on Monday, tracking the positive cues on Friday from Wall Street where upbeat U.S.

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Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably higher on Monday with investors picking up stocks, tracking a positive lead from Wall Street where the major averages hit new highs on Friday following upbeat jobs data.

Asian stocks rose broadly on Monday after upbeat U.S.

Despite a positive lead from Wall Street where stocks moved higher overnight on upbeat jobs data and a rate cut by the European Central Bank, Asian stock markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Friday with investors tracking regional news for direction.

Instruments covered today: USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF & Dow 30

Instruments covered today: EUR/USD, AUD/USD, EUR/JPY & S&P 500

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Meanwhile, the British Pound has seen its winning streak extended after strong PMI data bucks fears of a 2Q’13 dip in growth.

GBP/USD continues to make gains, and crossed above the 1.55 line in Tuesday’s North American session.

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Instruments covered today: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, GOLD & USD/JPY

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Asian markets are mostly trading notably higher on Thursday, tracking cues from Wall Street where the major averages hit record highs overnight on optimism about the economy.

Asian markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Friday, with investors largely shrugging off a positive lead from Wall Street and treading cautiously.

USD/CAD is steady in Friday’s European session, as the pair trades in the low-1.01 range.

AUD/USD has edged lower in Friday trading.

EUR/USD has moved higher, and has pushed above the 1.31 level in Thursday’s European session.

USD/JPY is steady in Thursday trading, as the pair continues to trade in the mid-99 range.

Asian markets are mostly trading notably lower on Monday with investors tracking cues from Wall Street where stocks ended weak on Friday following a disappointing jobs data.

Asian markets are mostly trading higher on Tuesday, tracking a positive lead from the U.S.

USD/CAD is showing little movement in Friday trading, as the pair trades quietly in the 1.0130 range.

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Asian markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Wednesday, with investors treading somewhat cautiously, eyeing some key economic reports from the region.

Asian markets are mostly trading lower on Thursday with investors indulging in some selling, following a weak close on Wall Street overnight on the back of some disappointing economic reports.

USD/JPY is holding steady in Wednesday trading, as the pair was trading in the mid-93 range in the European session.

USD/CAD is quiet in Wednesday trading, as the pair trades in the mid-1.01 range.

With most of the markets in the Asian region closed for Easter holidays, the mood remains quite cautious in markets that are open for trading on Monday.

Asian markets are mostly trading in positive territory on Tuesday, with investors shrugging off a weak lead from Wall Street, where stocks drifted lower overnight amid some disappointing economic data.

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 GBP/USD is showing some volatility in Thursday trading.

Asian stocks markets are trading lower on Monday as a controversial bailout plan for Cyprus that will impose a tax on bank deposits in return for financial aid reignited concerns about Europe's debt crisis.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading higher on Tuesday, with investors indulging in some bargain hunting after the previous session's sharp setback.

After opening mostly higher, Asian stock markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Friday, with investors treading cautiously at higher levels in some parts of the region.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably lower on Thursday with investors taking profits, due to a lack of fresh triggers.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably lower on Wednesday with investors treading cautiously and pressing sales, amid a lack of fresh triggers.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading lower on Friday, with investors tracking cues from Wall Street where stocks ended slightly lower overnight following the release of a mixed batch of economic data.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably higher on Thursday, with investors picking up stocks, buoyed by a strong close on Wall Street on the back of some upbeat economic data.

Asian stock markets are mostly subdued amid cautious trades on Friday, tracking weak cues from the U.S.

Asian stock markets are trading in positive territory on Monday with investors tracking cues from Wall Street, where stocks posted strong gains Friday on bargain hunting and on strong results from Hewlett-Packard.

The Japanese yen remains under pressure, and is showing some movement in Friday trading.

USD/CAD is keeping a low profile, as the pair slightly above the parity level.

The Asian stock markets are expected to open mixed and with little movement on Wednesday, as traders wait on U.S.

Asian stock markets are trading in positive territory on Wednesday, with the Australian market advancing on the back of strong corporate earnings results as well as consumer confidence figures.

EUR/USD continues to trade quietly, in contrast to last week’s fireworks.

The Asian stock markets are expected to open lower on Friday, as uncertainty persists regarding the financial situation in Europe after comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.

Asian markets are mostly up in positive territory on Friday, with investors picking up stocks, buoyed by some upbeat economic data from China.

GBP/USD was subdued in Wednesday’s European session, displaying little change.

Crude oil may fall as worries about the recovery implications of US spending cuts and a corruption scandal in Spain drive down market-wide risk appetite.

The Asian stock markets are expected to open higher on Monday in a positive reaction to the latest batch of economic data from the United States.

Asian stock markets are trading mostly trading notably higher on Monday with investors tracking a positive lead from Wall Street where stocks posted solid gains on Friday following an upbeat report on the jobs front.

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Asian stock markets are trading weak Thursday with investors tracking cues from Wall Street where stocks posted losses overnight following a drop in the fourth-quarter GDP of the U.S.

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Asian stock markets are trading higher on Friday with investors picking up stocks, tracking a positive lead from Wall Street where the major averages posted solid gains overnight amid some encouraging economic data.

Percentages Long/Short on Major Markets. Week.2.

Asian stock markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Wednesday with investors treading cautiously following the mixed cues overnight from Wall Street.

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The Asian stock markets are tipped to open to the downside on Tuesday, with investors expected to consolidate their positions ahead of the earnings season that kicks off this week.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading weak on Tuesday with investors tracking cues from Wall Street where stocks ended lower overnight following a bout of profit taking.

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The Asian stock markets are looking at a mixed lead for Friday's trade with a hint of weakness as investors may be tempted to lock in gains following the fiscal cliff rallies earlier this week.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading weak on Friday, with investors choosing to book some profits after recent strong gains.

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Commodity markets are likely to see a quiet end to the short trading week as investors wait for cues from the weekend’s fiscal cliff talks for direction cues.

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The Asian stock markets are looking at a mixed open on Friday as the looming fiscal cliff in the United States draws ever nearer.

Asian stock markets are trading in positive territory on Friday with investors indulging in some selective buying.

Despite a weak lead from Wall Street where stocks ended lower overnight, Asian stock markets are mostly trading in positive territory on Thursday.

The Asian markets are looking at another lower open on Monday on growing fears that the fiscal cliff crisis in the United States may not be resolved by the end of the year.

Despite a weak lead from Wall Street, Asian stock markets are mostly trading in positive territory on Monday.

Asian stock markets are trading higher on Tuesday, with investors shrugging off weak cues from Wall Street and indulging in some buying.

The Asian stock markets are expected to open mixed with an upside bias on Friday as upbeat economic data is likely to be offset by continued uncertainty about the fiscal cliff.

Asian markets are trading weak on Friday, with investors shrugging off a positive lead from Wall Street and pressing sales amid renewed worries about the U.S.

Indian markets followed other Asian and European markets lower on Friday after the U.S.

The Asian stock markets are looking at a higher open on Tuesday, thanks to increased optimism that a solution can be found for the so-called fiscal cliff problem in the United States.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading in positive territory on Tuesday with investors tracking a positive lead from Wall Street where stocks closed higher overnight amid renewed optimism the U.S.

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Asian stock markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Thursday with investors mostly treading cautiously amid concerns about the looming U.S.

EUR/USD has edged higher but remains vulnerable, as the markets await the outcome of the upcoming Federal Reserve policy-setting meeting, set for Wednesday.

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The Asian stock markets are looking at a slightly higher open on Friday, thanks to better than expected jobs data from the United States.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably higher on Friday, tracking a positive lead from Wall Street where stocks posted moderate gains overnight.

The Asian stock markets are looking at another mixed and flattish performance on Wednesday, thanks to continued uncertainty about the looming fiscal cliff.

Asian stock markets are exhibiting a mixed trend amid cautious trades on Wednesday.

Asian stock markets are trading weak on Tuesday with investors mostly treading cautiously following a disappointing report on U.S.

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The Asian stock markets are expected to extend recent losses with another soft start on Friday on weak economic data from and Europe and the United States.

Asian markets are turning in a mixed performance on Friday with investors mostly treading cautiously, tracking cues from the U.S.

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The Asian stock markets are looking at little movement on Tuesday, with continued overall ambiguity likely to keep the markets in a cautious mood.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably lower on Tuesday with investors indulging in selling, amid a lack of positive cues overnight from Wall Street and European markets.

The Asian stock markets are looking at a higher open on Monday following upbeat economic data from China and the United States - while bargain hunting also may be in order as many of the regional bourses saw heavy damage last week.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading weak on Monday with investors treading cautiously following a subdued close on Wall Street last Friday.

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Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably higher on Friday with the overnight strong close on Wall Street on the back of some upbeat economic data prompting investors to indulge in some hectic buying.

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Asian stock markets are trading in positive territory amid selective buying on Tuesday.

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The Asian stock markets are expected to open higher on Monday following better than expected employment data from the United States, although the upside may be limited as several of the regional bourses are at or near record closing highs or on lengthy wi

Asian stock markets are mostly trading lower on Monday with investors treading cautiously and pressing some sales ahead of quarterly earnings reports.

Indian shares edged lower on Monday, tracking weak Asian cues despite an upbeat U.S.

Indian shares fell for a second day on Monday, mirroring losses across Asia and Europe as investors awaited cues from the U.S.

The Asian stock markets are looking at a lower open on Monday after French President Francois Hollande unveiled his first budget on Friday, heavily tightening spending and raising taxes on the rich to bring the government deficit sharply down by next year

Asian stock markets are trading weak on Monday with investors pressing sales, tracking Friday's weak close in the U.S.

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The Asian stock markets are looking at a mixed lead with little movement and a slight downside bias on Friday, devoid of any real catalysts but for mixed economic data from the United States.

Asian stock markets are trading in positive territory on Friday with investors taking fresh positions after the previous session's setback.

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The Asian stock markets are looking at a lower open on Tuesday, with investors expected to lock in gains after rallying in recent sessions.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading lower on Tuesday with investors choosing to take some profits after recent strong gains.

The Asian stock markets are looking at a slightly higher open on Monday following positive economic news out of the United States - although the upside may be limited by profit taking following solid gains in the previous session.

Asian stock markets are mostly trading higher on Monday with investors tracking cues from the U.S.

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The Asian stock markets are expected to open lower on Tuesday on apprehension ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy meeting.

Asian markets are mostly trading lower on Tuesday with investors tracking a weak lead from Wall Street where stocks declined overnight amid worries about the global economy.

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The Asian stock markets are expected to open higher on Friday, reacting positively to the latest news from the European Central Bank along with upbeat U.S.

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Asian stock markets are mostly trading in positive territory on Friday with investors indulging in some buying, tracking cues from Wall Street where stocks posted solid gains overnight on the back of some encouraging earnings reports.

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Asian stock markets are trading higher on Friday with investors indulging in some brisk buying, tracking cues from the U.S.

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The Asian stock markets are expected to extend recent gains when they open on Friday, thanks to upbeat earnings news - although soft economic data limited the upside.

Asian stock markets are turning in a mixed performance on Friday with investors mostly treading cautiously amid uncertainty about the U.S.

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Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Friday with investors mostly treading cautiously following a weak close on Wall Street overnight and on worries about the global economic outlook.

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