Inflation Data, Market Volatility, and Economic Indicators in Focus

China's PPI and CPI inflation data will be closely watched for signs of economic reflation.

U.S. inflation has sparked bond yield spikes and volatility in markets this week.

The dollar has been a clear winner, jumping 0.7% on Thursday to push the yen back toward 150 per dollar.

Singapore and South Korea report GDP and unemployment data on Friday.

China also releases trade figures and Singapore makes an interest rate decision.