Stocks Steady as US Seeks to Deescalate Israel-Hamas Conflict; Tensions Remain Over China Semiconductors and Geopolitics

Markets steadied Monday in Asia as US and allies try to prevent escalation of Israel-Hamas conflict. Stocks slipped in China despite central bank making big liquidity injection.
US tightening restrictions on China's access to advanced semiconductors amid geopolitical tensions.
Markets parsing economic data and central bank comments for policy outlook clues. Disinflation underway, says Philly Fed president.
Big Tech sold off Friday. JPMorgan CEO warns of dangerous geopolitical risks from widening Israel-Hamas conflict.
Key events this week China growth data; US retail sales, production; Fed chair Powell speaks; RBA governor speaks; Morgan Stanley, Tesla earnings.