Asian shares dithered on Monday as investors bet the farm on a rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week, yet the meeting could be one of the most fractious in recent memory with some policy makers openly arguing against an easing.
Oil prices were largely steady in Asian trading on Monday after weekly gains, supported by stalled U.S.-Russia peace talks over Ukraine and firm expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this week.
Tesla's UK car registrations dropped in November, industry data showed on Thursday, following steep declines in other European markets in the month amid intense competition particularly from Chinese rivals.
China’s automotive market is expected to struggle at the end of the year, despite it being a traditional peak sales season, as the country prepares to phase out its supporting policies, with their coverage narrowing and effect fading.
China's exports likely returned to growth in November after an unexpected dip in October, as manufacturers rushed to move inventory to take advantage of a fresh tariff truce with the U.S.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration would "reset" fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars in an effort to put a lid on rising auto prices, as the administration battles inflation and an affordability crisis.