Asian stocks traded mixed Wednesday and U.S. futures dropped as traders remained cautious in the face of trade tensions. The New Zealand dollar fell more than 1% after the central bank cut interest rates by more than expected. Shares declined in Japan and Hong Kong, and fluctuated elsewhere. S&P 500 Index futures fell despite a surge in the benchmark on Tuesday that went some way to easing the slump in the previous session. The yuan dipped following a slightly weaker than forecast fixing for its daily rate. Treasuries nudged higher. The yen gained and gold futures rallied above $1,500 an ounce as havens remained in favor.  -  Bloomberg 

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