Gita Wirjawan, Trade Minister of Indonesia is comfortable with the country's current inflation rates and believes the economy can grow further this year.

Adrian Mowat, Chief Asian and Emerging Markets Equity Strategist, JP Morgan Securities says higher-than-expected CPI data could impact the recent rally in Chinese stocks.

Alistair Thornton, China Economist, IHS Global Insight says China's CPI data is definitely higher than expected, but too much weight should not be placed on seasonal numbers.

Jessica Caldwell, Senior Analyst at Edmunds.com says Toyota's fuel-efficient vehicles are well-suited to capture a larger market share as pressure on gas prices continue.

Bill Smead, CEO & CIO, Smead Capital Management, explains why a hard landing needs to take place in China in order for country's economy to be successful in the long-term.

James Steel, Chief Commodities Analyst, HSBC, says the long run bull market for gold remains in tact. He discusses where the demand for the precious metal will likely come from this year.