South Korea GDP +1.1% On Quarter In Q3
South Korea's gross domestic product added a seasonally adjusted 1.1 percent in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the previous three months, the Bank of Korea said in Friday's advance estimate.
That beat forecasts for an increase of 0.5 percent and was unchanged from the rate of increase in the second quarter.
On a yearly basis, GDP jumped 3.3 percent - also topping forecasts for an increase of 2.8 percent and up from 2.3 percent in the previous three months.
Real gross domestic income was up 0.4 percent on quarter and 4.2 percent on year.
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Aud underpinned by Strong Stocks
The Aussie inched up to $0.9600, from a trough of $0.9572 on Friday, underpinned by a 1 percent increase in stock markets in Japan and Australia.
But it was still a fair way off a five-month peak of $0.9758 set last week on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will extend its cheap money policies into next year.
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NZ Dollar Falls Against Most Majors
The New Zealand dollar slipped against most major rivals in Asian trading on Tuesday.
The kiwi declined to 80.51 against the yen, its lowest level in nearly 3 weeks. Against the euro, the kiwi fell to a 4-day low of 1.6683.
On the downside, the kiwi may test support around 79.5 against the yen and 1.68 against the euro.
The kiwi hit 0.8258 against the greenback, a level not seen since October 10. Further downtrend may lead the kiwi to face support around the 0.815 area.
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Australian Dollar Falls Against Canadian Dollar
The Australian dollar weakened against the Canadian dollar in early Asian deals on Wednesday.
The aussie slipped to 0.9901 against the loonie, not far from Tuesday's lowest level of 0.9897 in 11 days. The next probable support for the aussie-loonie pair is seen around the 0.98 level. The pair finished yesterday's deals at 0.9924.
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U.S. Dollar Rises Against European Majors
The U.S. dollar edged up against European major counterparts in Asian deals on Thursday.
The greenback reached as high as 0.9014 against the franc, 1.3709 against the euro and 1.6013 against the pound around 11:40 pm ET.
The next probable resistance for the greenback is seen around 0.91 against the franc, 1.365 against the euro and 1.595 against the pound.
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Krw Decline capped by Demand from Exporters -Dealers
KRW was quoted at 1,062.0 against the dollar as of 0205 GMT, compared with Friday's domestic closing level of 1,060.7.
Exporters continue to sell dollars to convert their contract payments into the local currency, offering firm support for the won. Investors are also reluctant to place aggressive bets before the release of the U.S. October employment report and third-quarter gross domestic product data later this week.
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U.S. Dollar Advances To 4-day High Against Canadian Dollar
The U.S. dollar strengthened against its Canadian unit in Asian deals on Tuesday.
The greenback hit a 4-day high of 1.0431 against the loonie, up from an early low of 1.0416. The next possible resistance for the greenback-loonie pair lies around the 1.05 zone. At yesterday's close, the pair was worth 1.0423.
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Australia Has A$284 Million Trade Deficit
Australia saw a merchandise trade deficit of A$284 million in September, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
That beat forecasts for a shortfall of A$500 million following the revised 693 million deficit in August (originally A$815 million).
Exports were roughly flat on month at A$27.309 billion, up marginally from A$27.185 billion in the previous month.
Imports dipped 1.0 percent to A$27.593 billion, down from A$27.878 billion a month earlier.
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Australian Dollar Ticks Up After China Trade Data
The Australian dollar inched higher against its major counterparts after a report showed that China's trade balance nearly doubled to reach $31.1 billion in September from $15.1 billion surplus in the previous month. Economists had expected a $24.8 billion surplus.
The Australian dollar was trading at 1.1362 against the New Zealand dollar and 1.4146 against the euro immediately following the report, up from previous lows of 1.1331 and 1.4216, respectively. The aussie also climbed to 93.11 against the yen and 0.9481 against the greenback from previous lows of 92.60 and 0.9431, respectively.
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Swiss Franc At 4-day Lows Against Euro, Pound
The Swiss franc slipped against the euro and the British pound in Asian deals on Monday.
The franc fell to 4-day lows of 1.4776 against the pound and 1.2323 against the euro, compared to last week's closing quotes of 1.4752 and 1.2313, respectively. The next probable downside target for the franc is seen around 1.49 against the pound and 1.24 against the euro.
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