China will on Friday release October numbers for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a modest day in Asia-Pacific economic activity.
In September, imports were worth $170.44 billion and exports were at $185.64 billion for a trade surplus of $15.20 billion.
Malaysia will provide September figures for imports, exports and trade balance. In August, imports were worth MYR 55.79 billion and exports were at MYR 62.90 billion for a trade surplus of MYR 7.11 billion.
Australia will see October results for the NAB's surveys on business confidence and conditions; in September, they saw scores of 12 and -4, respectively.
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