P127 CEEFAX 127 Wed 27 Dec 18:32/73
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#"!k5+%:%# EASTERN MARKET REPORT
p z5x4i4p WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27
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Tosxn Prices rose sharply in active
trade, with buxing over a wide front.
The Tokyo SE Index rose 3.55 to 447 35.
Australia Markets rallied, led by BHP
and other oils in light trading. BHP
gained 2Oc for A$9.OO, 2c below its
year's high; Ampol rose 8c to A$1.s8.
Hong Kong The market closed weaker in
small turnover on lack of incentive.
Dealers cited concern over the possible
effect on world stock markets of Iran's
troubles and a forecast of higher local
Hong Kong interest rates. The Hang Seng
Index fell 7.66 points to 5O3.7O.
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Effective $ premium: 43pc Wed