Key events next week include discussions at the G20 finance ministers' meeting, developments in the NZ policy rate, the outlook for Australian GDP growth and US employment data.
At the G20 finance ministers' meeting, the US is reportedly expected to call on other countries to discuss correcting global imbalances and sanctions on Iran.
The outlook for a hike in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's policy rate and its latest forecasts could signal further tightening.
Australian GDP growth is expected to slow, and although household spending remains firm, weak home sales are expected to weigh on the index.
Australian housing data is expected to show a clear cooling in the market, with home prices forecast to post their largest decline since the end of 2022.
US employment data could be weak for a second consecutive month, but attention will focus on whether it recovers from the previous unexpected decline.
BOJ board member Takata (高田) is regarded as the most hawkish and is reportedly the only member to have advocated a rate hike to 1.25% at the July meeting, in a speech.