Russia created a credit rating agency, which is great for Russia because it'll ignore one key type of risk

Sick of getting downgraded, Russia is launching its own new rating company that will be immune to geopolitical risks.

South Korea exports rise 2.5 percent in October, trade surplus at record

(Reuters) - South Korean exports rose slightly faster than expected in October but imports saw their sharpest drop in 13 months, dragged down by softer demand for raw materials and capital goods, data showed on Saturday.

India Bonds Head for Best Week Since January on Inflow Optimism

India’s 10-year government bonds headed for the best week since January on optimism demand for debt will pick up as the nation’s current-account deficit shrinks and geopolitical tensions ease.

Asia stocks mixed ahead of Yellen testimony; Nikkei falls 0.3%

Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen in front of the Senate later in the day for clues regarding the future of course of U.S. monetary policy.