Mumbai, Feb. 9 -- Global markets enter a busy week as key economic data and corporate earnings converge, providing fresh insights for investors. Delayed US jobs and inflation reports are expected to influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy, while geopolitical events and regional data from Europe and Asia-Pacific will shape market sentiment. Earnings from major companies will add another layer of focus for investors tracking corporate performance.

America: In the United States, attention turns to the January jobs report and consumer price index, both delayed by the partial government shutdown. Nonfarm payrolls are forecast to rise modestly, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.4%. Inflation data is expected to show a slight uptic...