Asia-Pacific markets inched higher Friday, with investors awaiting data on China's property prices to assess any signs of improvement in the debt-laden real estate sector.
Israel war cabinet member Benny Gantz said efforts to "promote a new outline" to secure the release of hostages "indicate the possibility of moving forward."
The Fed will release minutes from its January meeting at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Lower rates typically stimulate economic growth which fuels crude oil demand.