Asian stocks ended mixed on Monday as investors braced for key U.S. and Chinese economic data due this week for directional cues.
An update on U.S. inflation may provide insight into the Federal Reserve's future actions before it convenes next week to decide on rates. China is due to unveil data on industrial output, retail sales and house sale prices this week.
The dollar started the week under pressure, while the Japanese yen surged after comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stoked hopes that Japan could soon herald a new era away from negative rates.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.