China’s one-year loan prime rate remained unchanged at 3.1%, with the five-year LPR at 3.6%.
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An inflation gauge tracked by the Bank of Japan just jumped to a seven-month high
The “core-core” inflation rate, which strips out prices of both fresh food and energy and is tracked by the BOJ, rose to 2.4% from 2.3%, a seven-month high
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Delhi’s suffocating smog conundrum
Delhi’s smog conundrum is a yearly problem. CNBC’s Inside India looks at the implications of this – and what can be done to circumvent this problem.
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Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%
The decision comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.5%.
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Nissan shares surge 22% after media reports on potential mega merger with Honda
Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda.
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Kioxia shares climb slightly on debut in Tokyo after $800 million IPO
The company had raised 120 billion yen in its IPO, exercising a overallotment option. Shares were priced at 1,455 yen apiece.
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Japan’s Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
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Indonesia’s protectionist policies aimed at attracting tech investment may backfire, economists warn
“I call it pseudo-protectionism,” said Bhima Yudhistira, executive director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies.
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Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey
The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, awaiting clarity on domestic trends and U.S. policy under Trump, a CNBC survey finds.
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China’s November retail sales miss expectations as real estate slump deepens
The latest economic data out of China underscores lingering doubts about consumer spending.