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Asian share markets opened cautiously as investors brace for a week packed with significant economic data expected to highlight the U.S.'s strong performance and bolster the dollar's upward trend. Key releases include the December payrolls report and other labour statistics, which could influence Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Despite uncertainty, Asian stocks saw slight gains, while the dollar index remained elevated, reflecting a challenging environment for commodities like gold.
Source: YAHOO