Asian Stocks Mostly Higher Ahead of Earnings and Inflation Data
- Asian shares mostly rose as investors look ahead to earnings reports and inflation data
- Japan's Nikkei jumped 1.3% and Australia's S&P/ASX gained 0.3%
- Investors await key US consumer price index report this week
- US jobs report on Friday showed strong job growth, fueling economic growth
- Energy prices have been rising on signs of global economic recovery and supply concerns