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Asia Stocks Poised for Higher Open on Inflation Watch
9 Jan
Summary
- Asia-Pacific markets expected higher on Friday.
- China's December consumer inflation forecast at 0.8%.
- Nikkei 225 futures indicate a higher opening for Japan.
Asia-Pacific markets were positioned for a positive start on Friday, January 10, 2026, as traders awaited crucial economic indicators from China. The day's focus was primarily on China's December consumer price inflation data, with economists polled by Reuters projecting a modest rise to 0.8% year-on-year, up from November's 0.7% figure. This inflation reading is expected to influence regional market sentiment.
Markets in Japan showed signs of an upward trajectory, with futures for the benchmark Nikkei 225 index trading higher than its last closing price. Similarly, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index futures indicated a strong opening. In contrast, Australia's ASX/S&P 200 showed a slight movement below the flatline, suggesting varied investor confidence across the region.
The anticipation of China's inflation figures underscored a cautious yet optimistic mood across the Asia-Pacific trading landscape. Investors were closely monitoring these economic signals to gauge the health of the world's second-largest economy and its potential impact on global markets.
