Friday’s data shows that Beijing’s recent cascade of monetary and fiscal easing measures have yet to fully reinvigorate an economy weighed down by a yearslong property-sector slump.

China’s economy likely gained momentum last month, with early indicators pointing to a rebound after the government began rolling out stimulus measures in late September.

China’s economy is trying to find its footing, but the numbers tell a story of progress mixed with setbacks. October’s industrial production rose 5.3% compared to the same month last year. While it’s a slight dip from September’s 5.

Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September quarter as consumer spending held up

Japan's economy expanded by an annualised 0.9% over the July-September quarter, government data showed on Friday, slowing from the previous three months due to tepid capital spending though an unexpected pickup in consumption added a bright spot.

The Japanese economy managed to continue growing for a second straight quarter thanks to a recovery in consumption.