Analysts were surprised when US trade deficit rose to almost $50 billion. Having digested the news, many have revised lower their annual GDP estimates for the North American nation.
Malaysia's third quarter GDP stood at 5.2%, slightly below the second quarter figure. The country has surprised most analysts and economist for the good.
Japan’s economy shrank 0.9% in the third quarter of 2012. Slumped exports to China, lingering euro debt crisis and lower than expected capital expenditure have been blamed.
Thailand's economy is back on track after government efforts have helped promote consumption and investment after the deadly floods ravaged manufacturing last autumn.