The Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.3% on possible position adjustments as investors await U.S. CPI data due later today for clues on the Fed's interest-rate increase trajectory.
Nikkei climbs on positioning activity ahead of key inflation data. Market participants are waiting to see U.S. CPI figures for signals on future monetary policy.
Investors remain cautious as expectations build for potential rate changes from the Federal Reserve. The anticipation of economic indicators keeps markets in a holding pattern.
Source: Wall Street Journal Markets · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing