Asian stock markets could fall in Monday's trade as investors await to see if the recent sell-off in long-dated bonds will last and could ease pressure on the dong. Dollar. The MSCI index of Asia-Pacific shares (excluding Japan), was down 0.02% at 562, but still near the January high of 574.52. Japan's Nikkei (N225) fell 0.4% after hitting a six-month high on Friday, as Japan recorded a record economic contraction in the second quarter. E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 were up 0.25%, well below a record-high close of 3,386.15. US second-quarter earnings season will end with major retailers reporting this week, including Walmart Inc (N: WMT), Home Depot Inc (N: HD) and Kohls Corp (N: KSS). Politics will be in the spotlight as the Democratic National Convention kicks off the 2020 presidential election season.
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