China A-share film and cinema-chain sector opened higher; Wentou Holdings recorded a third consecutive limit-up; Ciwen Media and Shanghai Film also opened higher.

SSE 50 futures (IH) main contract down 0.35%, CSI 300 futures (IF) main contract down 0.14%, CSI 500 futures (IC) main contract up 0.14%, CSI 1000 futures (IM) main contract up 0.14%.

In minutes of the Nov. 4 policy meeting, Brazil's central bank said evidence that high interest rates are weighing on economic activity is gradually accumulating, but accelerating inflation and worsening inflation expectations require monetary policy to remain tight. The board kept the Selic rate at 13.75% after five consecutive cuts totaling 125 bps. The minutes said economic activity is losing momentum after a period of high borrowing costs; the labor market has shown some cooling but remains resilient. Headline and core inflation have accelerated and inflation expectations have risen above the 3% target across all horizons.