P/ASX 200

• Hanwha Aerospace soars 11%, leading Asian defense stocks rally - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday as investors parsed China's inflation data.
• Asia-Pacific markets trade higher after Wall Street notches fresh record - Asia-Pacific markets traded higher on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains.
• Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise after third Fed cut of the year - Australia started the day higher, while Japan and Hong Kong futures also show a strong open.
• Asia-Pacific markets mostly lower following Wall Street losses ahead of Fed rate decision - The U.S. Federal Reserve starts its meeting Dec. 9 stateside, with the decision expected on Dec. 10.