Asian stocks are expected to make cautious gains after a positive performance in US markets, where the S&P 500 rose 0.6% on Friday, marking its best month of the year.
As global markets enter a seasonally strong period, attention is shifting to developing nation assets due to renewed tariff threats from US President-elect Donald Trump.
Australian shares have seen slight increases, while futures for Hong Kong and mainland China indicate early gains when trading resumes on Monday.
Japanese contracts remain stable, reflecting a stable outlook in the region.
US futures are relatively unchanged, suggesting a measured approach as investors evaluate the implications of recent market movements.