Asian shares rise as investors monitor U.S. inflation data

Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday, as investors watched for the latest indicators on U.S. inflation.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 2.2% in morning trading to 37,723.62. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged up nearly 0.1% to 7,619.20. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.2% to 2,651.33. Trading was closed in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for the Lunar New Year holiday.

Japan’s producer price index data showed a 0.2% increase from a year ago, while remaining flat on-month.

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