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China's Producer Price Index (PPI) for August fell by 1.8% year-over-year, which is a larger decline than the estimated 1.5% and the previous month's 0.8% decrease. This indicates continued deflationary pressures in China's industrial sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:28 am

FXI

China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August increased by 0.6% year-over-year, slightly below the estimated 0.7% but above the prior 0.5%. This data may impact the performance of the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI), which is sensitive to economic indicators from China.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:28 am

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EWJ

Japan's GDP Price Index for Q2 was reported at 3.1% year-over-year, slightly above the estimated 3.0% but below the prior 3.4%. This data may influence ETFs focused on Japanese markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:27 am

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EWJ

Japan's GDP growth for Q2 was reported at 2.9% year-over-year, slightly below the estimated 3.1%, but an improvement from the revised prior figure of -2.4%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:27 am

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DXJ

EWJ

Japan's GDP for Q2 grew by 0.7%, slightly below the estimated 0.8%, but an improvement from the revised prior figure of -0.6%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:26 am

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EWJ

Japan's current account balance for July showed a significant surplus of 3.193 trillion yen, compared to a revised 1.534 trillion yen in the previous period. This indicates a strong economic performance for Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:26 am

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EWJ

Japan's adjusted current account for July was reported at 2.80 trillion yen, surpassing the estimated 1.93 trillion yen and the prior 1.78 trillion yen. This indicates a stronger than expected economic performance for Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

September 09, 2024 | 5:26 am

BTCUSD

Economist Peter Schiff, a known Bitcoin critic, suggests he might change his stance if Bitcoin becomes a mainstream payment method, such as being used in restaurants. Despite acknowledging Bitcoin's potential to reach $100,000, he remains skeptical, favoring gold over Bitcoin ETFs.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

September 09, 2024 | 4:01 am

AAPL

TGT

Apple may discontinue all three models of its EarPods, including the USB-C version, as Target lists them as 'Non-Carry Forward'. This move aligns with Apple's shift towards USB-C connectors and its strategy to reduce environmental impact by removing accessories from packaging.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

September 09, 2024 | 3:44 am