Asian stocks started the week with a mixed performance, influenced by ongoing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies and the release of softer-than-expected Chinese inflation data. The ASX 200 in Australia rose by 0.3%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 remained flat, and South Korea's KOSPI fell by 0.2%. European markets are expected to open on a positive note, attempting to shake off recent volatility. Futures for major European indices like the EuroStoxx 50 are anticipating gains of over half a percentage point at the start of the week, influenced by tariff concerns and the soft Chinese inflation data. The U.S. House Republicans have introduced a stopgap funding bill to maintain government operations through September 30th, adding another layer of uncertainty to the market environment.