Asian stocks advanced alongside Treasury bonds as weaker-than-expected U.S. employment figures fuelled optimism that the Federal Reserve might soon lower interest rates.

WTI crude oil prices rose to $61 per barrel, extending gains for the third consecutive session.

Fast food chain Wendy's said it’s closing hundreds more US locations than previously announced because customers can’t afford to eat there.

The overnight funding markets are showing signs of stress, and the scent of QE is in the air.

US consumer sentiment tumbled in November to near the lowest level on record, as the government shutdown weighed on the economic outlook and financial strains soured views on personal finances.

The Pound Sterling weakens against its major peers as the BoE is expected to cut interest rates in December.

Indian share markets are trading higher today, with the Sensex trading 477 points higher, and the Nifty is trading 102 points higher.