Asian equities stumble as South Korean political upheaval and French no-confidence vote rattle investors. South Korea's won remains stable but close to a two-year low against the dollar. The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan is mainly flat as most Asian markets rise. Investors are also concerned about uncertainties around the globe, including political turmoil in France and the impact of tariff-heavy policies from the incoming Trump administration. Traders are awaiting cues from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and data on the policy path the Fed will likely take next year.