Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 1% loss; Nikkei adds over 800 points

Asian markets saw mixed trading, mirroring Wall Street’s gains but tempered by anticipation of key US economic data and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting. Investors await crucial inflation and jobs figures, with a December rate cut widely expected. Strong US Black Friday sales offered some market cheer, while Bitcoin rebounded after a recent dip.