Asian markets settled mixed on Tuesday amid softer dollar with expectations that the US Federal Reserve could start cutting interest rates in the first half of next year. Investors also kept an eye on the US inflation numbers for further cues on US Federal Reserve policy. Chinese shares gained after data showed profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a third month in October, albeit at a slower pace. Meanwhile, investors were still worries about the weakening property and related sectors. Japanese shares declined on account of negative cues from global markets overnight.
| Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
| Shanghai Composite | 3,038.55 | 6.85 | 0.23 |
| Hang Seng | 17,354.14 | -170.92 | -0.98 |
| Jakarta Composite | 7,041.07 | 27.66 | 0.39 |
| KLSE Composite | 1,448.02 | -0.13 | -0.01 |
| Nikkei 225 | 33,408.39 | -39.28 | -0.12 |
| Straits Times | 3,065.94 | -20.48 | -0.67 |
| KOSPI Composite | 2,521.76 | 26.10 | 1.03 |
| Taiwan Weighted | 17,341.25 | 203.83 | 1.18 |
