Asian stocks rise ahead of US inflation report, MSCI Asia-Pacific shares up 0.38%, Nikkei 0.58%.

Asian stocks rise as markets follow Wall Street higher before the US inflation report, with MSCI's Asia-Pacific shares up 0.38% and Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.58%. Traders await the crucial consumer price report, which could influence the Federal Reserve's policy path. Meanwhile, the dollar drifts lower.