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What are the main events for today?

France December flash services PMI 50.2 vs 51.1 expected

UK October ILO unemployment rate 5.1% vs 5.1% expected

Reminder: US jobs data will be due today

US suspends UK tech deal amid wider trade tensions (earlier Financial Times report)

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Onshore yuan continues stronger

New Zealand fiscal outlook darkens as finance minister Willis sticks to discipline

China eyes pragmatic 2026 growth target near 5% (while onshore yuan surges higher!)

Japan preliminary December PMI shows modest growth as services offset factory weakness

Australian consumer sentiment falls sharply in December: Westpac

New Zealand bonds – NZDMO cuts near-term bond issuance but lifts medium-term outlook

Economic and event calendar in Asia for Tuesday, December 16, 2025