Global Markets Mixed as China GDP Beats Expectations
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Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday - Japan and Australia edged higher while China declined.
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China's Q3 GDP grew faster than expected at 1.3%.
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European markets stumbled early Wednesday, with the STOXX 600 down 0.32%.
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Commodities were mostly higher, with oil and gold gaining.
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US index futures pointed to a lower open, after mixed trading on Tuesday.
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