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This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here . Weak December kickoff Asia-Pacific markets started December on a weak note. Japan's Nikkei 225 finished down 0.2% Friday, while Korea's Kospi slid 1.2% to underperform Asia-Pacific benchmarks. China's CSI300 Index, which tracks the largest blue chips listed in the mainland, slipped 0.4%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.8% in mid-afternoon trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied...
