Monexnews - Today regional markets traded mixed with the Nikkei -0.9%, S & P / ASX +1.4%, Kospi -2.3%, STI flat and Sensex Rises 0.5%. China and Hong Kong markets closed for holiday.
In currency markets, the euro limit gains after most Asian markets failed to maintain the momentum of rise in U.S. stocks due to reports that the EU ministers seek to recapitalize European banks. EUR / USD at 1.3312 from 1.3355 Tuesday afternoon in New York, USD / JPY at 102.10 from 102.53, and USD / JPY at 76.68
from 76.82. BoJ governor, Shirakawa said the central bank is ready to implement monetary easing steps and prepare sufficient liquidity for the economy. Bahk South Korea's finance minister, said the domestic economy began to feel the impact of uncertainty of the debt crisis of Europe. Authorities to monitor changes in the economy and markets.
Australian retail sales rose 0.6% to A $ 20.81 billion vs revised 0.6% gain and the expectation of rising 0.2%. Philippine CPI in September rose 4.6% from the August increase of 4.3%. Spot gold was at $ 1,625.10 / oz, up 90 cents from Tuesday's closing level. Nymex oil in November rose $ 2.34 to $ 78.01/barrel on Globex.
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