- Asian shares are mixed following weak U.S. industrial-production and consumer-confidence data on Friday, adding to fears that the economy is stuck in a bit of a rut.
- Still, that's prompting speculation that the Fed will delay raising rates.
- "The size of the decline in consumer confidence is pushing back estimates for a U.S. interest-rate hike to December," says equity strategist Shoji Hirakawa. "That’s beneficial for stock valuations."
- Japanese shares end +0.8%, boosted by banks on positive dividend news.
- Elsewhere, Hong Kong -1.1% after a strong session on Friday, China -0.2% and India +0.5%.
- ETFs: FAX, GMF, ALD, EEMA, AAIT