Equities in Australia and South Korea rose while those in Japan inched up. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index headed for a fourth month of gains as traders awaited a key US inflation report due Friday. Japan’s 10-year bond futures opened lower after data showed inflation in Tokyo quickened in August, backing the case for a further normalization of monetary policy. Equities in Australia and South Korea rose while those in Japan inched up. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index headed for a fourth month of gains as traders awaited a key US inflation report due Friday. Japan’s 10-year bond futures opened lower after data showed inflation in Tokyo quickened in August, backing the case for a further normalization of monetary policy. Economic Times