The yen fell broadly on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy in a closely watched policy decision, matching market expectations.

Malaysia's economy in the fourth quarter of 2023 likely expanded 3.4% from a year earlier, marginally faster than the previous three-month period, though a slump in exports and easing activity signaled weakening momentum.

British retailers suffered the biggest drop in sales for almost three years during December, raising the risk that the economy slipped into recession late last year, official data showed.

Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital Tokyo in January likely fell below 2% for the first time since May 2022, a Reuters poll of economists showed on Friday, reinforcing the view that price pressures are easing.

Foreign direct investment into China shrank for the first time in over a decade in 2023, data released by the commerce ministry showed, underscoring the challenge Beijing faces if it is to win back foreign firms as Western governments talk up "de-risking".

U.S. consumer sentiment improved in January, hitting the highest level in 2-1/2 years amid growing optimism over the outlook for inflation and household incomes, which bodes well for the economy's prospects this year.