China and Hong Kong stock market indexes resumed their downward slide amid a lack of catalysts, weak consumer demand growth, and the property market showing no sign of revival.

Stocks in Mumbai lacked momentum amid cautious trading as investors debated the duration of the recent slowdown in earnings and economic outlook.

Benchmark indexes in Tokyo extended losses for the second day in a row, and the yen rebounded on speculation that the Bank of Japan may lift interest rates next month.

Profits at industrial companies in China declined at a slower pace in October, but the pace of slowdown was uneven. Chow Tai Fook announced a stock repurchase plan, and six-month profit fell sharply.

Stocks in Mumbai lacked direction, and market sentiment was slightly positive after the crude oil prices hovered near a two-year low amid easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Japan indexes reversed two-day gains as investors reassessed the impact of rising U.S. trade barriers and their impact on domestic economic growth. 

China investors overlooked U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs on goods shipped from China, highlighting the growing reliance of U.S. businesses and households on Chinese products. 



Stocks on Dalal Street extended gains for the third day in a row after crude oil and gold prices eased in international trading. Crude oil prices have dropped 21% from their recent high in April amid lack of demand growth worries.

Stock market indexes in Tokyo advanced ahead of the start of the next Diet session this week amid hopes of political stability and economic policy clarity on future rate paths.

China and Hong Kong stock market indexes traded at two-month lows as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of new catalysts and a liquidity-fueled rally petering out. 

The BJP-led alliance's strong victory in the fast-growing Maharashtra is likely to accelerate infrastructure investment and development in the state and across the nation.

Japan's market indexes closed nearly unchanged after a week of trading as investors debated the rate path and the Bank of Japan's plans to shore up the weakening yen. Consumer price inflation in October eased, and manufacturing sector activities continued to contract for the fifth consecutive month in October. 

Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong extended weekly losses after the latest batch of earnings fell short of expectations.

India indexes attempted to rise above the flatline as investors reviewed U.S. allegations against Gautam Adani and several executives of Adani Group for their alleged role in bribery schemes and fraud.



Semiconductor equipment stocks led the downturn in benchmark indexes in Tokyo after intraday traders sold stocks following stellar earnings from AI-leader Nvidia.