US shutdown relief vs mixed China PMIs

From channelnewsasia.com

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. An early burst of positive sentiment - or relief - after the U.S. Congress agreed a last-minute deal to prevent a partial federal government shutdown could give Asian markets a boost at the open on Monday. But Chinese purchasing managers index data over the weekend, which pointed to mixed levels of services and manufacturing activity last month, may put a dampener on that. Other PMI data from across the region will also be released this week. Investors will be looking to start the fourth quarter on a positive note after a ... (full story)