Wall Street hovers near record levels as U.S. inflation ticks up. Traders hopeful for future interest rate cuts. Stocks remain steady despite slight increase in prices.
Asia-Pacific markets likely to extend declines as Wall Street falls and Japan deals with earthquake aftermath. Investors digest Fed meeting minutes indicating possible rate cuts in 2024. Oil prices surge on concerns of attacks and OPEC's market stability commitment. Job openings in line with expectations, manufacturing sector still in contraction.
Wall Street rises as earnings season starts, despite China's weaker growth. Investors monitor U.S. corporations and hope for Chinese stimulus measures.