Asian indices took their cues from Wall......>

STOCKS: Asian indices took their cues from Wall St. following Friday's

"Goldilocks" US labour market report.

- The Nikkei 225 last traded 1.3% higher but back from best levels, as a

well-documented political scandal hindered the performance of Japanese stocks in

the latter part of the session, with electronics names & auto makers leading the

rally.

- Hong Kong's Hang Seng & Chinese Indices also benefitted from the broader risk

on tone & the PBoC resuming its liquidity injections after a notable absence

last week.

- The ASX 200 also moved higher, but lagged regional peers, trading up 0.8%

although the heavyweight energy & metals sectors led the way higher.

- US index futures also moved higher, with the e-mini S&P-500 10 points better

off, while the mini-Dow added over 100 points.