Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Stabilizes, Yen Weakens Ahead of Japan Election 
India Services Sector Rebounds in January as New Business Gains Momentum: HSBC PMI Shows Growth 
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Australia’s Corporate Regulator Urges Pension Funds to Boost Technology Investment as Industry Grows 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Tech and AI Stocks Drag Wall Street Ahead of Key Earnings 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
The U.S. Treasuries jumped Wednesday ahead of the country’s manufacturing PMI for the month of October and the 5-year auction, both scheduled for today at 19:15GMT and 22:30GMT. Also, FOMC members Bullard, Bostic and Mester are scheduled to deliver their speeches today by 21:00GMT, 22:30GMT and 22:40GMT respectively.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasuries plunged 3-1/2 basis points to 3.132 percent, the super-long 30-year bond yields slumped 2-1/2 basis points to 3.339 percent and the yield on the short-term 2-year too traded 2-1/2 basis points lower at 2.867 percent by 10:45GMT.
In the US, the Beige Book will provide updated evidence on economic activity from the regional Fed offices, while today’s other notable economic data releases – the FHFA Home Price index and new Home Sales – will focus on the residential property market.
Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Futures traded 0.62 percent lower at 2,729.50 by 10:50GMT, while at 10:00GMT, the FxWirePro's Hourly Dollar Strength Index remained highly bullish at 100.06 (a reading above +75 indicates a bullish trend, while that below -75 a bearish trend). For more details, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex
