Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

Market Overview - Asian shares exhibited mixed performance amid thin holiday trading, with most markets closed for Christmas [1] - The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo increased by 0.1% to 50,407.79, marking a nearly 30% gain for the year [1] - The Shanghai Composite index rose by 0.5% to 3,959.62, while Hong Kong's exchange was closed [1] U.S. Market Performance - The S&P 500 index rose by 0.3% to 6,932.05, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.6% to 48,731.16 [2] - The Nasdaq composite added 0.2% to 23,613.31, with trading volumes remaining light due to early market closures for the holiday [2] Economic Indicators - The U.S. economy experienced a robust growth rate of 4.3% in Q3, the fastest in two years, driven by consumer spending despite inflation concerns [5] - Jobless claims in the U.S. fell by 10,000 to 214,000, remaining below analyst forecasts and indicating a healthy labor market despite signs of weakening [6] Federal Reserve Outlook - Investors are focused on the direction of the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, with expectations that rates will remain steady in January [4]