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Markets were subdued in the Asian session today, showing little enthusiasm in response to China’s better-than-expected industrial profit figures. Profits rose 3.0% yoy in April, following a 2.6% gain in March, pushing year-to-date growth to 1.4%. The data was notably resilient given ongoing trade tensions. Still, the NBS struck a cautious tone, warning of persistent […]

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