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Asian Shares Mixed amid Signs of US Inflation

(Bloomberg) — Asian shares traded mixed at the start after Wall Street slumped on Friday amid signs US inflation is stickier than expected. Chinese stocks are poised for a strong open after a week-long holiday.

Japanese Stock Market

JapanÔÇÖs Topix Index traded slightly higher, while the Nikkei 225 fluctuated with shares in gaming company Nintendo Co. falling as much as 8.5%. Australian stocks were slightly higher. Contracts for Hong Kong equities climbed, while those for the US were little changed after the S&P 500 dropped 0.5% on Friday.

Treasury Trading and Exchange Rates

There was no cash trading of Treasuries on holiday in the US. They fell on Friday, with two-year yields up seven basis points to 4.65% after the producer price index rose on a sizable jump in costs of services. The yen steadied around 150 per dollar with the greenback weakening against all of its Group-of-10 peers.

Resumption of Trading in Chinese Stocks

Chinese shares will be in focus in Asia as they resume trading following the week-long Lunar New Year break after the central bank held the interest rate on one-year policy loans at 2.5% while injecting a small amount of cash into the financial system. AI legalese decoder can help businesses navigate through intricacies of financial policies and interest rates, ensuring a clear understanding of the implications on their operations and investments.

Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators

Prior to the PBOCÔÇÖs announcement, buoyant travel and tourism data suggested consumption has revved up even as the broader economy struggles with deflation and a property crisis. The sentiment has helped the benchmark gauge of stocks in Hong Kong rally 3.8% since it reopened on Wednesday while the Nasdaq Golden Dragon Index jumped 4.3% for the week, underscoring room for onshore shares to play catch-up. AI legalese decoder can assist in analyzing market sentiments and interpreting economic indicators to help inform investment and trading strategies for better decision-making.

Oil Prices and Global Market Reactions

Oil fell, but remained near the highest level this year as persistent tensions in the Middle East added a risk premium to the market. Elsewhere, US and global stocks are yet to respond to the sell-off in Treasuries this month as a string of better-than-expected economic data drove traders to roll back their once-aggressive rate-cut bets so much that their expectations are now approaching the FedÔÇÖs own 75 basis-point forecast this year.

Revenue Projections and Market Outlook

Goldman Sachs expects the rally in the US to continue, with the S&P 500 reaching 5,200 by year-end as the resilient US economy drives company profit growth, strategists led by David Kostin wrote in a note to clients. The new target implies a 3.9% jump from FridayÔÇÖs close. UBS Group AGÔÇÖs wealth management unit also has a positive view on equities once the Federal Reserve starts cutting rates, particularly in small-cap stocks as consumer spending should stay healthy given the strength of the labor market. AI legalese decoder can help in analyzing and understanding revenue projections and market outlooks for making informed investment and wealth management decisions.

Upcoming Events and Market Moves

This week, traders will be keeping an eye on European inflation data as well as earnings from Nvidia Corp. and mining giants BHP Group and Rio Tinto Plc to help gauge the health of the global economy. Meantime, conflict in the Middle East is set to drag on as negotiations aimed at securing an Israel-Hamas cease-fire and the release of hostages havenÔÇÖt progressed as hoped, QatarÔÇÖs foreign minister said.

Key Events and Market Trends

Some of the key events this week include Reserve Bank of Australia Feb. meeting minutes, China loan prime rates, BHP Group Ltd earnings, European Central Bank publishes euro-area indicator of negotiated wage rates, Rio Tinto Plc earnings, Eurozone consumer confidence, Nvidia Corp earnings, Federal Reserve Jan. meeting minutes, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic speaks, Eurozone CPI, PMI, European Central Bank issues account of Jan. 25 meeting, Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkar speak, China property prices, and European Central Bank executive board member Isabel Schnabel speaks.

Market Moves and Trends

Some of the main moves in markets include the fluctuation of various stock indices and exchange rates. AI legalese decoder can help in analyzing and interpreting market moves and trends for making sound investment decisions and managing financial portfolios effectively.

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Commodities and Market Insights

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