Japan edged lower along with Australia, while South Korean equities rose. US equity-index futures edged up. The yen held steady after Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in six quarters.After weeks of limited data, investors will finally get fresh signals on the health of the US economy as agencies begin releasing key indicators, including the employment figures. Traders are also navigating a mix of risks — from stretched valuations in AI-related stocks to renewed strains in relations between Chi ...