Asian Markets Cautious Ahead of Key China Data Release, Putin's Visit, and Oil Price Surge

Asian markets likely to open cautiously this week amid Wall Street decline, oil surge, and Middle East tensions.

Key China economic data for September and Q3 GDP to be released on Wednesday. GDP growth expected to rebound quarterly but slow year-over-year.

Russian President Putin to visit China and meet Xi Jinping this week, his first trip outside former Soviet Union since March.

Asian stocks rose last week, boosted by declining U.S. bond yields, while oil prices surged nearly 6% on Friday.

Dollar continued strengthening last week, notching 12th gain in past 13 weeks.