China's property investment and construction are seen slowing as more cities try to curb surging housing prices, while a government campaign against riskier lending pushes up borrowing costs and a crackdown on pollution hurts some factories. Chinese economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2017 is expected to cool to 6.7 percent from a year earlier, but the full-year growth is expected at 6.8 percent, according to the poll.
From Australia, tomorrow, CPI figures will be published. Analysts predict 0.8% increase. In the US session Durable Goods Orders and New Home Sales data will be published. Durable Goods Orders are expected to raise by 1.0%, while New Home Sales should show annual rate of 555,000.
Figures to watch:
CPI (Wednesday 2:30)
Durable Goods Orders (Wednesday 14:30)
New Home Sales (Wednesday 16:00)