Japan's Real Wages Flat, Household Spending Falls 1.3% In October

Japan's nominal wages rose at the fastest pace in 32 years, but real wages were flat in October, highlighting challenges for economic growth in the current year. Real household spending declined amid rising costs of living.

Hang Seng Index Registers Best Weekly Gain In Two Months Ahead of CWEC Policy Meeting

The Hang Seng index extended weekly gains to over 2%, the best performance in the last two months, as investors held out for additional stimulus next week.

Sensex and Nifty Struggle to Advance, Fadnavis and Two Deputy CMs to Lead Maharashtra

After a week of political maneuvering, the three-party coalition finalized the selection of chief minister in Maharashtra. Financial markets struggled to advance ahead of the RBI's rate decisions on Friday. 

Japan Indexes Tread Water Ahead of Rate Decisions and South Korea's Political Chaos

Japan's benchmark indexes struggled to stay above the flatline amid a lack of catalysts and ahead of rate decisions by the central banks in two weeks.

China Investors Look Beyond Elevated Trade Tensions, China Retaliates with Critical Minerals Export Ban

China and Hong Kong investors overlooked rising trade tensions with the U.S. and Europe and shifted their focus to an upcoming meeting of policymakers later in the month.

India Indexes On Recovery Path Amid Improving Market Sentiment

Benchmark indexes in India extended the market rally to the fourth day amid steady domestic fund flows. Crude oil prices hovered near an 18-month low amid weak demand growth from key customers in Asia.

Rally In Semiconductor Stocks Power Broader Advance In Japan Indexes

The exclusion of Japanese companies in the latest and expanded trade restrictions with China powered a stock market rally in Tokyo.

China's Yuan Trades Near 17-Year Low, U.S. New Trade Restrictions Target Chinese Companies

The Chinese yuan drifted to a 17-year low, pressured by lackluster economic growth, ongoing property market malaise, and weak consumer sentiment. 

India Indexes Extend 3-Day Gains Ahead of RBI's Rate Decisions

The Reserve Bank of India is likely to hold rates at the end of its policy meeting in December. Stock market indexes advanced in the hopes of a recovery in the second half of the financial year. 

Technology and Banking Stocks Drive Nikkei 225 Rebound, Capital Spending Accelerates In Third Quarter

Strong gains in technology and banking stocks supported the reversal in market indexes in Tokyo. Capital spending in the third quarter accelerated, boosted by strong domestic demand.

China's New Energy Vehicle Sales Rise In November, Manufacturing Activities Expand and FDI Investment Plunge

China's manufacturing sector activities advanced for the second month in a row, according to two surveys. Non-manufacturing activities, which include the service sector and the construction sector, were stable in November. Foreign direct investment in the ten-month period to October fell by nearly 30%.

GDP Growth Hiccup Adds Another Headwind to India Indexes

Second quarter GDP fell short of expectations set by the Reserve Bank of India, but economic activities are expected to pick up in the second half of the current fiscal year.

China Indexes Extend Losses for Second Consecutive Month In November

Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong declined for the second consecutive month in November. Electric vehicle makers and solar panel companies were among the worst decliners amid rising trade barriers to the European Union and the U.S.

Yen Advanced to Six-Week High After Tokyo Area Inflation Accelerated

Japanese stock market indexes extended losses for the week and for the month after the yen strengthened following higher-than-expected inflation in November. Retail sales, unemployment rate, and industrial production matched expectations laid out by the Bank of Japan.

Friday's Market Rebound Trimmed Weekly Losses In India

Stock market indexes in India trimmed weekly losses following a rebound in Friday's trading. Falling urban consumer spending and rate path uncertainty have dented the market index over the last two weeks.