- In Asia stocks and futures showed some stabilisation, with investors weighing the latest on the omicron variant and the regulatory outlook for Chinese technology companies. Treasuries reversed some of Friday's gains.
- Futures in the US rose, while benchmarks in Japan and Australia fell slightly. An index of Chinese technology stocks fell for the third day in a row in Hong Kong. Shares in mainland China rose following a report that the amount of cash banks must keep in reserve may be reduced this month.
- On Sunday, China's securities watchdog attempted to allay concerns about Chinese companies withdrawing from American exchanges. Didi global's plans to move its listing from New York to Hong Kong sent the country's stock market tumbling, sparking fears that others would follow.
- Treasury yields rose on Friday, reversing Friday's drop that brought the 10-year yield closer to 1.30%.
- The focus shifts to the US consumer prices that are expected to rise by the most in decades, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten policy more quickly.
