Asian stocks experienced gains following a wave of dip buying and optimism surrounding potential interest-rate cuts, mirroring the S&P 500’s significant rally. Investors are balancing robust corporate earnings with expectations of Federal Reserve easing, while monitoring tariff and trade developments. Despite warnings of a potential pullback, positive earnings reports and hopes for rate cuts are driving market sentiment.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while
December 12, 2025