Playing against South Korea in this Asia/Oceania Group I tournament, New Zealand lost 3-0 at Moon Island Clay Park, suffering defeats in both singles matches and the dead rubber in the doubles.
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Investor sentiment towards China has picked up following a report that Beijing is considering a hefty package to support its ailing markets, and Wednesday's trading activity will give some insight into whether it will be fleeting or something more lasting. Elsewhere in the Asia & Pacific region on Wednesday New Zealand inflation, purchasing managers index reports from Australia and Japan, and a monetary policy decision in Malaysia all have market-moving potential. The broader mood music, however, will probably be set by the S&P 500's third consecutive record closing high, and by how Chinese and Hong Kong markets trade.