Asia Stocks Mixed - China Cautious After Holiday While Japan Nears Historic Highs, Fed Hawks Circle as Inflation Stays High

• China markets lackluster so far after holiday, up just 0.5% • Japan's Nikkei stock index up 15% this year, pausing near 1989 all-time highs • Nvidia results this week a test case for sky-high tech valuations • ECB survey of inflation expectations and wage data in focus • Fed speakers and minutes expected to affirm hawkish stance given high inflation