By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian share markets pushed higher on Monday amid optimism on earnings as reporting season gets into full swing, while a reading on U.S. inflation is expected to be no more than a speed bump on the way to further rate cuts. Data on the Chinese economy are forecast to show growth slowed to 4.8% in the third quarter, while retail sales and industrial output should underline the need for stimulus as policymakers convene to discuss the latest Five-Year Plan. Figures out in the United States on Friday, and despite the government shutdown, are expected to show core inflation held at 3.1% in September, but should not trouble markets given the Federal Reserve has not pushed back against pricing for cuts. "Chair Powell has highlighted the importance of signs of a weak
Asia shares led higher by Japan rally, earnings optimism

69