(Bloomberg) -- Shares in Asia were primed for a muted open Monday as investors look ahead to US inflation data due Tuesday that is expected to show a further slowing in core prices.Most Read from BloombergThese Are the Best Countries for Wealthy ExpatsBubble Angst Belied by Big-Tech Weaklings, Broader S&P 500 GainsSlow US Inflation Retreat Is Set to Bolster Fed Patience on Rate CutsIs Now the Right Time to Invest in Bitcoin?Equities in Australia and share futures for Japan fell, while those for