Stock Market Live Updates: Asia-Pacific shares slip slightly, Nikkei closed for holiday

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Asian shares opened cautiously as central bank meetings, including the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan, are set to impact the global interest rate outlook. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose 0.2%, while MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index dipped 0.1%. Positive news from Beijing and Chinese data signaled potential recovery from economic slowdown, but property sector stress remains. Global central banks’ meetings this week, including the Fed, will focus on updated economic projections. Bank of England is expected to hike rates, while Bank of Japan’s policy stance is a key event. The U.S. dollar stands strong, and oil prices rose amid inflation concerns. Gold remained flat.