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☆ Asia markets set to fall after hot U.S. inflation report; first estimates from Japan's wage negotiations expected
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A man walks past the People's Bank of China (PBOC) building on July 20, 2023 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jiang Qiming/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images China News Service | China News Service | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to fall after producer prices in the U.S. grew faster than expected in February, coming in at 0.6% last month. Excluding food and energy prices, core PPI climbed 0.3% in February. Economists polled by Dow Jones had expected a 0.3% gain for headline PPI and a 0.2% increase for the core reading. Investors in Asia will be watching out for any news from Japan's spring wage negotiations, with first estimates expected to come out later in the day.

Persons: Jiang Qiming, Dow Jones Organizations: People's Bank of China, China News Service, Getty Images China, Service, Getty, PPI, Nikkei, People's Bank of Locations: Beijing, China, Asia, Pacific, U.S, Chicago, Osaka, People's Bank of China, Australia

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mixed Thursday in lackluster trading. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up nearly 0.3% at 39,632.00. Nissan Motor Co. stock jumped 2.2% after an unconfirmed Japanese media report that the automaker behind the Leaf electric car was about to enter an agreement on EVs with domestic rival Honda Motor Co. Honda shares rose 1.1%. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe Japanese central bank has set a target of 2% inflation. That higher inflation has in turn dashed Wall Street’s hopes that the Federal Reserve could start offering relief at its meeting next week by cutting interest rates.

Persons: Germany's DAX, Sydney's, Hang Seng, ”, Anderson Alves, Brent Organizations: TOKYO, —, CAC, Dow, Nikkei, Nissan Motor Co, Honda Motor Co, Honda, Nissan, Bank of Japan, Bank of, Federal Reserve, Fed, U.S Locations: Hong, Shanghai, ActivTrades, Bank of Japan

☆ Asia markets set for mixed open as Wall Street rally falters; India wholesale inflation on deck
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Beautiful and colorful aerial view of Mumbai skyline during twilight seen from Currey Road, on February 16, 2022 in Mumbai, India. Pratik Chorge | Hindustan Times | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets are set for a mixed open after Wall Street's tech-fueled rally dissipated, with Nvidia falling 1.1%, Meta slipping 0.8% and Apple dropping 1.2%. On Thursday, investors will assess India's wholesale inflation, while also monitoring any news coming out of Japan's spring wage negotiations. Japan's wage negotiations wrapped up on Wednesday, with the first overall estimate due out on Friday. Japan's Nikkei 225 is set to fall following these reports as markets price in the possibility of the BOJ tightening policy.

Persons: Pratik Organizations: Hindustan Times, Getty, Nvidia, Apple, Bank of Japan, Japan's Nikkei Locations: Mumbai, India, Asia, Pacific, Chicago, Osaka, Australia

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Stubborn inflation is a problem for the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Despite high inflation, the BOJ hasn't really shifted from its ultra-loose monetary policy that has been in place in 2016. Rate cut pivot in 2024Central banks worldwide could make a rate cut pivot in 2024. Boeing crisis hurt airlinesCEOs from several airlines say Boeing's delivery delays have forced the carriers to change their growth plans.

Persons: Thomas Calomiris Organizations: Washington , DC, CNBC, Japan's Nikkei, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of Japan, Economist Intelligence, Boeing, Alaska Airlines Max, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Locations: Washington ,, Asia, BOJ, Central, Beijing

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street wary as inflation data looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Overnight, U.S. stocks ended mixed as investors await key inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's path on rate cuts. "The question is to what extent and how broad will it be," he told CNBC. Web inventor's top predictionsTim Berners-Lee, recognized for inventing the World Wide Web, told CNBC his top predictions for the future of the web — and how it will be transformed by Al.

Persons: Patria Stodghill, vender Susan Mendoza, Hang Seng, Dow, Shaun Rein, it's, Steven Okun, Tim Berners, Lee Organizations: Patria, Washington , DC, CNBC, CSI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, China Market Research, APAC Advisors, Al, Barclays Locations: Washington ,, Hong Kong, Asia, China, U.S, Washington

☆ Asia markets poised to fall after Wall Street rally pauses; China exits deflation territory as prices rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Customers at a fresh food market in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to fall Monday after Wall Street's rally took a breather, with artificial intelligence darling Nvidia finishing down more than 5% in its worst session since late May. Separately, China recorded its first month of inflation in four months with the country's consumer price index climbing 0.7% year on year in February. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 started the week down 1.21%, retreating from its all-time high and snapping a three-day winning streak. Japan's Nikkei 225 is also set to fall, with the index likely slipping below the 39,000 mark for the first time since Feb. 21.

Persons: Wall Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, CPI, Reuters, Nikkei Locations: Shanghai, China, Asia, Pacific, Australia, Chicago, Osaka

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. CEOs now more optimistic about economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. SEA smartphone market boomingResearch showed Southeast Asia's smartphone market is booming so far this year, while China's remained weak. [PRO] Goldman Sachs upside picksGoldman Sachs highlighted the recent rally has pushed the share of market cap in stocks with "extremely high valuations" to levels seen during the "euphoria of 2021." The bank remains bullish and picked stocks with over 30% upside potential in 2024, based on its latest price targets.

Persons: Dow, Jerome Powell, Powell didn't, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, China's, Goldman Sachs Organizations: CNBC, Japan's Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Investors, Senate Banking, Fed, Union, SEA, Research Locations: Asia

☆ Asia markets poised to rise after Wall Street rebound; trade data from Australia and China awaited
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The sails of the Opera House are illuminated with projections on the opening night of Vivid Sydney 2023 in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, May 26, 2023. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets are set to rise as investors await trade data from Australia and China on Thursday. This also follows comments from U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who reiterated his stance that while the central bank could start cutting rates, it is "not immediately ready." In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.14%, nearing its all time high of 7,745.6 hit on March 1. Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 16,565, higher than the HSI's close of 16,438.09 and on pace to extend gains on Wednesday after it rose almost 2%.

Persons: Jerome Powell Organizations: Opera, Vivid, Anadolu Agency, Getty, U.S . Federal, Japan's Nikkei Locations: Sydney, Australia, Asia, Pacific, China, U.S, Chicago, Osaka

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. services activity moderates
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Overnight, U.S. markets were dragged lower by sharp declines in major tech stocks. China growth pushChina may need to resort to an old tactic to hit its ambitious growth target this year. AI adoption rateA global survey found AI adoption rate for businesses is yet to match the hype around the technology.

Persons: Hong, Dow, Bitcoin, Wang Dan, Jeremy Hunt, Paul Meeks Organizations: CNBC, CSI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, Apple, Hang Seng Bank, Finance, Conservative Party, Nvidia, Veteran, CNBC Pro Locations: Hong Kong, Asia, China, Beijing

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Will the Fed not cut rates in 2024?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 13, 2023. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Asia stock markets mixedAsia markets were mixed Tuesday as investors assesses China's GDP growth projections of "around 5%" for 2024. Gold sets new recordGold rose above $2,100 to the highest level ever as traders bet the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in the second half of the year.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Freddie Lait, CNBC's, Ferrari Organizations: Federal, Federal Reserve, Washington , D.C, CNBC, CSI, Dow, Nasdaq, National People's, Ministry, Finance, Nikkei, Latitude Investment Management Locations: Washington ,, Asia, China

☆ Will Nikkei's record-breaking rally sustain even as Japan's economy sputters?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Fuji and Tokyo skyline Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty ImagesJapan's Nikkei stock index has been on a record-breaking spree on the back of robust earnings and investor-friendly measures. But the country's ailing economy has experts divided over this sustainability of this rally. Japan's corporate governance reforms have been a key driver for the country's stock markets, Momma said, while stressing that stock indexes do not necessarily represent the entire economy that includes SMEs and households. SMEs are a critical lever in the Japanese economy, accounting for 70% of national employment and 50% of the country's economic growth. "Spillover from the global boom of AI-related stocks certainly helped Nikkei," Momma said.

Persons: Kazuo Momma, Momma, Sayuri Shirai, pare, Shirai, Phillip Colmar MRB Organizations: Nikkei, Mizuho Research, CNBC, Bank of Japan, Nvidia, Technology, Stock, Keio University, Bank of America, Phillip Colmar MRB Partners Locations: Fuji, Tokyo, Germany, Japan, U.S, China

☆ Japan's Nikkei smashes 40,000 point barrier, Asia markets poised to track Wall Street gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average figure on the trading floor at the Nomura Securities Co. headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 11, 2024. Japan's Nikkei 225 crossed the 40,000 mark on Monday, setting a new record high and leading gains in Asia as other markets also rose, tracking gains on Wall Street as both the S&P500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit fresh all-time highs on Friday. Investors will also be watching China's "Two Sessions" meetings today. The "Two Sessions" refer to the concurrent annual meetings of China's legislature, the National People's Congress, and the country's top political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. At the meetings, China premier Li Qiang is expected to deliver the government's work report, which details economic and policy goals for the world's second-largest economy, including its gross domestic product growth target.

Persons: Li Qiang Organizations: Nomura Securities Co, Japan's Nikkei, Nasdaq, National People's Congress, Political Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Asia, China

☆ This analyst predicted the Nikkei would cross 40,000. Here's where he thinks it'll go next
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Koll was referring to the asset and equity bubble Japan saw in the late 80s, which resulted in the Nikkei hitting its 1989 highs. In July last year, Koll told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia" he expected the Nikkei to hit 40,000 "over the next 12 months." watch nowWhen asked what drives his optimism, Koll told CNBC on Monday that it was in part due to Japan's ability to be a "capital value-creating superpower." There is no question that Japanese 'salarymen CEOs' created more fundamental economic value than Wall Street's superstar CEOs. He said Japanese CEOs are the "undisputed global champions of delivering on the hard part, true economic value creation."

Persons: Jesper Koll, Koll, CNBC's, Fumio Kishida, Wall, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: Nikkei, Monex Group, CNBC, Bank, Monex, Wall, Berkshire, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Itochu

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. manufacturing struggles to recover
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Workers assemble printed circuit boards at the Intervala manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The CSI 300 was lower as investors focused on China's annual meetings and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index also fell. "Those names are being driven by earnings," Niles told CNBC last week.

Persons: Hong, Dow, Energy's, Jorge Leon, Jeremy Hunt, Dan Niles, Niles Organizations: US, Bureau, CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Budget, Conservative, Labour, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft Locations: Mount Pleasant , Pennsylvania, U.S, China, Beijing, Angola

☆ European markets set for mixed open at the start of the new trading week
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

European markets are expected to start the new trading week in mixed territory Monday. Last week, regional markets ended the week higher as investors assessed fresh inflation data out of the euro zone that showed the headline consumer price index fell to 2.6% in February, from January's 2.8%. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a headline reading of 2.5%. In Asia-Pacific markets Monday, Japan's Nikkei 225 crossed the 40,000 mark, gaining 0.46% and setting a record high after the S&P500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit fresh all-time highs on Friday. U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night after the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite posted a record-high Friday, breaking its 2021 record, as stocks attempt to continue their weeks-long rally.

Organizations: Reuters, Nikkei, Nasdaq, West Texas Locations: January's, Asia, Pacific, Saudi Arabia, Russia

☆ Asia markets set to bounce ahead of China manufacturing data
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

(Photo by Vernon Yuen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to bounce Friday after a subdued session as investors awaited manufacturing data from China. While most Asia stock markets were lower on Thursday, China's CSI 300 closed almost 2% higher at 3,516.08 ahead of its purchasing managers' index reading for February. Official data is expected to show manufacturing PMI at 49.1, according to a Reuters Poll forecast. The private Caixin manufacturing final PMI is expected to come in at 50.6. A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below that denotes a contraction.

Persons: Vernon Yuen Organizations: Getty, Nurphoto, China's CSI, PMI, Nikkei Locations: Hong Kong, China, Asia, Pacific, China's, Chicago, Osaka, Australia, Korea

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street unfazed by hot inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Nikkei nears record levelJapan's Nikkei 225 closed just shy of the 40,000 level, hitting a fresh record high of 39,910.82, up 1.9%. Overnight, Wall Street ended on a high note as the Nasdaq Composite hit its first closing record since November 2021, rising 0.9%. [PRO] Europe's 'Super 7'Citi picked "Super 7" European stocks that it said are similar to the "Magnificent 7" U.S. technology stocks but have cheaper valuations leaving more room for them to rise.

Persons: Bob Parker Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Dow, Ministry of Commerce, Capital Markets Association, Citi Locations: China, U.S, Europe

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Markets brace for Fed's key inflation gauge
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A trader works during the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 17, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Overnight, Wall Street ended lower as the 30-stock Dow slipped 0.06% and fell for a third consecutive session. Water scarcity threatens chip makersWater shortages could threaten semiconductor firms such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, S&P Global Ratings said in a report.

Persons: Dow, Sundar Pichai, Pichai, Ziyu Shen, Eli Lilly, Freddie Lait, Lait Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Wall, CNBC, CSI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, Google, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Nvidia Geely, Nvidia, Novo Nordisk, McKesson Locations: New York City, Asia, U.S

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Upbeat sentiment over U.S. growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Job seekers attend a Veteran Employment and Resource Fair in Long Beach, California, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Growth would have been faster in the fiscal fourth quarter if not for a sales reorganization, the company said. That's Super Micro Computer, a Nasdaq-listed company which makes AI systems and graphics processing unit servers, highlighted Louis Navellier, chairman and founder of Navellier & Associates.

Persons: Dow, Dimon, Jamie Dimon, Taylor Swift, Louis Navellier Organizations: The Department of Labor, CNBC, CSI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, Revenue, optimist, Nvidia, Navellier, Associates Locations: Long Beach , California, Asia, Pacific, Singapore

☆ The whole world is reaching all-time highs. Here’s what’s driving it
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

On the surface, it may seem simple — global stocks are rallying, so there must be one universal driver, right? When this happens, the yen should strengthen and improve shareholder value in Japanese stocks, Arone said. "All of that gives you the ingredients you need to push stocks higher — not only U.S. stocks, but global stocks — in the next 12 months or so," he said. "I think that international stocks — Japan, Europe — have more room to go. Similar to Kelly, Kleintop recommended a more broad-based approach to playing this global rally.

Persons: It's, Charles Schwab's, Jeffrey Kleintop, they've, David Kelly, Michael Arone, Kelly, Arone, —, Kleintop, Fred Imbert Organizations: U.S, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Nikkei, CNBC, Nvidia, Asset Management, Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England, Bank of Japan, Tokyo Stock Exchange, State, — Locations: United States, U.S, Europe, Japan, Korea, China, Asia, America, Eastern Europe, — Japan

☆ European stocks head for lower open following global market pullback
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

European markets are heading for a negative open Tuesday, following their global counterparts lower. Asia-Pacific markets turned lower overnight, with Hong Kong stocks leading the declines and Japan's Nikkei 225 giving up gains from earlier in the session. Trading sentiment was subdued following a pause in Wall Street's rally on Monday as its key indexes retreated from record highs. S&P 500 futures are near flat early Tuesday as the rally took a breather. Investors stateside are keeping an eye out this week for the monthly personal consumption expenditures price index, the U.S Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge.

Organizations: Nikkei, U.S Federal Locations: Asia, Pacific, Hong Kong, U.S

☆ Asia markets poised for mixed open; Japan stocks set to eke out gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Chinese flags and Hong Kong flags are hung in Tsim Sha Tsui district on Oct. 4, 2023 in Hong Kong, China. The Chinese government imposed a National Security Law in the special administrative region on June 30, 2020. Japan's Nikkei 225 index is poised for gains after closing at a record high in the previous session. Trading sentiment was subdued following a pause in Wall Street's rally on Monday as its main indexes retreat from record highs. Major economic data this week include China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index and the U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index data, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric.

Organizations: Security Law, Japan's Nikkei Locations: Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, China, Asia, Pacific

☆ South Korea unveils measures aimed at boosting stock markets, tackling 'Korea discount'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A man leads a bull during a ceremony celebrating the New Year's opening of the South Korea stock market at the Korea Exchange in Seoul on January 2, 2023. The announcement by the FSC highlighted steps that Korean authorities are taking to boost valuations of stock markets in Asia's fourth-largest economy. The country's stock markets are often considered undervalued by analysts, who refer to the phenomenon as the "Korea discount." The FSC said it will also introduce the "Korea Value-up Index" for institutional investors, including pension funds. "ETFs that track the Korea Value-up index will also be listed to facilitate retail investors' access to these companies," according to the statement.

Organizations: South, Korea Exchange, Financial, Commission, FSC, Nikkei Locations: South Korea, Korea, Seoul, Asia's, Tokyo

☆ Asia markets set for mixed open as investors await data; Japan to return from holiday
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Electronic screens display gongs at the Exchange Square Complex, which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Asia-Pacific stock markets were set for a mixed session Monday as Japan returns from a long weekend and China shares look to extend their winning streak. Investors will focus on a slew of economic data expected this week including China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index and the U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index data, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 closed at a new all-time high of 39,098.68, surpassing the previous record of 38,915.87 set in 1989. Japan's Nikkei 225 looked set for gains Monday, with the futures contract in Chicago at 39,490 and its counterpart in Osaka at 39,470 against the index's last close.

Organizations: Hong Kong Stock Exchange, CSI, Japan's Nikkei Locations: Hong Kong, China, Asia, Pacific, Japan, Chicago, Osaka

☆ European markets set to start the week lower as investors await inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

European markets are heading for a lower open Monday as global investors look ahead to more inflation data this week. The monthly personal consumption expenditures price index, the U.S Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge, is due out Thursday. U.S. equity futures inched lower Monday as investors looked forward to the latest inflation reading as well as a slew of big earnings reports this week. Overnight in Asia-Pacific markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 index hit a fresh high Monday as traders returned from a long weekend, while measures by South Korean authorities to boost its stock markets did little to push up the main index.

Organizations: U.S Federal, Nikkei, South Locations: U.S, Asia, Pacific

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