Asian currencies mixed as traders weigh hot US data and Fed hike odds

Asian currencies were mixed in early trade as markets digested stronger-than-expected US 3Q GDP and sticky September PCE inflation, keeping a December Fed hike in play. The dollar slipped 0.2% to 157.36 yen, while the Australian dollar was little changed at US$0.7030. Japanese stocks fell 1.3% ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision, with Advantest down 5.3% and JX Advanced Metals down 4.0%. JGB yields dropped 7 basis points to 2.765% on the 10-year, tracking lower US Treasury yields after the Fed and ECB both held rates. South Korea's October CPI is expected to rise 2.8% year over year, and October exports are forecast to surge 86.7% year over year. Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 0.056 percentage point to 4.988%, snapping a four-day rising streak. Mexico's 3Q GDP is expected to grow 0.9% quarter over quarter. Mondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put said consumer sentiment varies