China Stocks Seen To Ease []

China Stocks Seen To Ease []
The Chinese stock market has been on a modest winning streak, finishing higher in six of the last seven sessions - but like the rest of the markets around the world, the Shanghai Composite Index is called to the downside Friday following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Japan Overall Retail Sales +1.6% On Year In Nov []
Retail sales in Japan were up 1.6 percent on year in November, according to data released Friday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Stocks Remain Mostly Negative In Late Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary []
While selling pressure has waned from earlier in the session, stocks are seeing continued weakness in late-morning trading on Wednesday. Worries about higher oil prices and weak holiday spending are contributing to the continued weakness.