Regional markets had closed higher Friday as investors digested key central bank decisions, economic data and corporate earnings.
One of the big data points last week, composite Purchasing Managers' Index for the euro zone, showed business activity in the single currency area returned to growth in January for the first time in six months, adding to hopes the bloc will avoid a recession.
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