Asian stocks traded in tight ranges Tuesday amid thin holiday trading. MSCI's Asia benchmark is set for its first quarterly loss since 2023 (-7.1%), pressured by a strong dollar Meanwhile, Wall Street remains bullish, with the S&P 500 rising 0.7% Monday, on track for over 20% annual gains. Traders eye a potential "Santa Claus Rally" as optimism grows into year-end. #Stocks #Asia #S&P500 #HolidayTrading #GlobalMarkets #SantaClausRally