Global share markets edged lower on Friday as most U.S. megacap stocks slipped, while the dollar soared against the yen after Reuters reported the BOJ is leaning toward keeping its dovish monetary policy next week.
European shares were steady in thin trading on Tuesday, with a lack of fresh economic data from the region and uncertainty around the direction of global interest rates keeping investors cautious.
Wall Street closed sharply higher and the dollar softened on Friday as investors closed the books on a solid quarter, with data showing progress in the Fed's efforts to tame inflation.
FTSE China A50 index has stagnated since March, despite government stimulus ; Indian stocks have outperformed China but may be nearing a turning point.