The market is looking at other, more important things -- U.S. interest rates, corporate earnings, China's economy and so on.

The plus reading will definitely pave the way for an end to the Bank of Japan's ultra-easy monetary policy and the market has not factored this in yet.

The plus reading will definitely pave the way for an end to the Bank of Japan's ultra-easy monetary policy and the market has not factored this in yet,

Investors are waiting for earnings releases, the peak of which will come next week.

Investors are anxiously awaiting tomorrow as the data could increase volatility in the currency and other markets.

With the year-end and new-year retail sales showing good results, the market mirrors optimism about the outlook of domestic consumption.