China's factory activity contracts for fifth straight month, but less than forecast
The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index came in at 49.8, slightly beating the 49.5 expected among economists polled by Reuters.
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Japan's Nikkei falls over 4%, Australia stocks hit fresh all-time high as investors await China data
Japan’s August retail sales climbed 2.8% year on year, beating Reuters poll estimates of a 2.3% rise, and up from a revised 2.7% rise in July.
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‘Full force': Malaysia PM says crusade against corruption is not over as country courts investment
The Southeast Asian nation lost around 277 billion ringgit in economic output due to corruption from 2018 to 2023, according to official data.
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‘Golden Week' bookings show Chinese travel preferences are evolving
Bookings show that Chinese travelers are staying longer, traveling farther and looking for new experiences — from quiet destinations to K-pop concerts.
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Stock futures are little changed to kick off final session of a strong month and quarter: Live updates
Investors were looking ahead to an important jobs report on Friday as the final session of September kicked off.