Ahead of Monday's holiday for Chung Yeung Day, the Hong Kong stock market had moved lower in three straight sessions, surrendering more than 600 points or 3.6 percent along the way.
Singapore will on Monday release September figures for consumer prices, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Overall inflation is expected to rise 4.
Major European marketplaces are preparing for a slightly upbeat opening, according to IG futures, on a quiet day in terms of macro economic news. Risk appetite improved from Friday as tensions in.
A bearish tone prevails in the major European exchanges mid-day Monday, albeit with indexes close to parity, reflecting a cautious sentiment as traders digest new corporate results in various markets.
Europe s major stock markets opened flat on Monday morning, with the Mib the only one to start the week slightly higher as investors prepare for the European Central Bank s upcoming meeting later in.