Asia-Pacific markets were set to climb Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as geopolitical concerns eased and investors looked ahead to the Bank of Japan’s decision.
The central bank is expected to hold rates at 0.75%, according to economists polled by Reuters.
Japan’s core inflation rate in December came in at 2.4% on year, in line with analysts’ estimates.
Futures for Japan’s Nikkei 225
pointed to a stronger open for the market, with the contract in Chicago at 54,055, and its counterpart in Osaka at 54,040, compared to the previous close of 53,688.89.
