China

Home prices to dip in 22 cities by 2026! Traders eye potential shifts in real estate valuations and market balance.

Poll: RBA expected hold at 3.60% this month as outlook shifts to long pause through 2026 Reinforces stability in short-end pricing, but the shift toward a long pause — and rising chatter about possible hikes — may lend support to AUD

Resurgence of shadow lending underscores persistent stress in China’s local-government finances and weak infrastructure spending — a drag on growth-sensitive assets. The trend signals higher credit risk in LGFV-linked markets

Japan metalworkers union seeks bigger wage hikes, reinforcing BOJ rate-hike expectations Strengthens the narrative that Japan’s labour market is providing the “initial momentum” Governor Ueda says is necessary for sustainable inflation.

Japan data huge miss - Household spending plummets in Oct, down 3% y/y vs. +1% expected Yen traders may see the release as modestly dovish for December, though broader policy expectations still hinge on wage momentum and next week’s inflation data.

Markets hover near highs on Fed rate cut hopes, but Amazon drag and inflation data loom. Traders eye buy points.

US futures flat; PCE inflation data eyed. Jobs data mixed, but rate cut bets surge to 87%. NVDA & META lead tech gains.