Asia Shares Mixed as Focus Turns to Bank of Japan Policy
• Asia markets mixed - Asia stocks rose last week but China stocks fell for 5th straight week • Focus on Bank of Japan meeting - No policy changes expected but guidance on future tightening in focus • Most economists see BoJ tightening in 2023 - Over 80% expect central bank to ditch negative rates by end of next year • China data disappoints - November figures weaker than expected amid ongoing deflation • Other data Indonesia trade, Australia business sentiment, Germany Ifo index