Asia Economy

• India cuts rates to 5.25% as expected as central bank flags ‘weakness in some key economic indicators’ - India's central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, matching forecasts from economists polled by Reuters.
• Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing - China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.
• Asia markets mostly rise after Wall Street gains on rate-cut hopes fueled by weak jobs data - The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut.
• Bank of Japan faces a policy dilemma as government bond yields keep hitting new highs - Experts said the rise in yields is due to inflation running above target, hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan and an expansionary fiscal policy.
• India is set to host Russia's Putin, deepening trade ties, unfazed by punitive U.S. tariffs - The two countries are looking to strengthen trade ties and are likely to sign bilateral interdepartmental and business agreements during Putin's visit.
• Australia's economic growth misses estimates, rising 2.1% in the third quarter - Australia's economic grew less than expected in the third quarter, still accelerating at the fastest pace in about two years, driven by investment and consumer demand.
• Asia-Pacific markets rise after Wall Street's tech-fueled recovery - Bitcoin climbed over 7% to cross the $90,000 mark after a sharp sell-off a day earlier.
• Tesla CEO Elon Musk bats for H-1B visa, says tariffs distort markets - Tesla CEO raises concerns over Trump's tariff policy and says he does not support closing of the H-1B visa program.
• South Korea auto stocks rise after U.S. Commerce Secretary confirms tariffs lowered to 15% - Overnight, bitcoin plunged around 6% to trade below $86,000, marking its worst day since March and pressuring the broader stock market down.
• India's industrial output grew just 0.4% in October, missing estimates - India's industrial output suffered due to weak manufacturing output and mining activity, low electricity consumption.