Asia-Pacific markets opened positively after Wall Street reached record highs.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at new records, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a slight decline.
The offshore yuan weakened past the 7.3 threshold against the U.S. dollar for the first time since July.
South Korea is facing rising inflation and a challenging export environment, leading its central bank to cut interest rates.
Analysts from Scotiabank have identified an attractive dividend investment opportunity in Canada, while Goldman Sachs has refreshed its list of top global stock picks.
Historical trends suggest that December could be a favorable month for stock performance.