Asian stocks are mostly higher after Japan and China reported data reflecting relatively sluggish growth for Asia's two largest economies. The euro rose after the far-right National Rally gained a strong lead in first-round legislative elections, while the Japanese yen fell, trading at about 161 yen to the dollar. U.S. futures and oil prices rose. On Friday the S&P 500 slipped 0.4% but remained close to the record high it set a week earlier. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.7% and the Dow slipped 0.1%. Treasury yields rose in the bond market after a closely watched report that showed inflation continues easing.
