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Overseas markets higher in pre-holiday trade

Hong Kong ends with an advance; Paris and London up in early activity. Tokyo and Frankfurt closed.

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ATLANTA (CNN) -- Most Asian markets finished in positive territory Wednesday during limited trading in the final session of a dismal year.

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng picked up 1.1%, while the Shanghai Composite was off 0.2%. Mumbai's BSE SENSEX gained 0.3% and the Taiwan Weighted index was up a fraction.

Markets in Tokyo, Seoul and Australia were closed headed into the New Year's holiday.

In Europe, London's FT-100 gained 0.9% and Paris' CAC-40 added 1% at the start of half-day sessions. Frankfurt was closed for the holiday. To top of page

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10-year Bond 101 6/32 Yield: 3.47%
U.S.Dollar 1 euro = $1.496 -0.003
November 11, 2009 1:56 PM ET
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