Investors Eye Fed's Upcoming Decision

Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region exhibited mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors anxiously awaited the outcome of the United States Federal Reserve's upcoming decision.

Regional Market Performance

In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 0.84% by 3:28 am CET. Conversely, South Korea's Kospi Composite slid 0.57% just a minute later. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dipped 0.22% at 3:29 am CET. On the Chinese mainland, the Shanghai Composite edged up 0.18%, while the Shenzhen Composite dropped 0.10%. Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw a modest 0.16% increase at 3:30 am CET.

Currency Movements

The dollar weakened by 0.11% against the yen, trading at ¥153.9795 by 3:32 am CET, reflecting a cautious sentiment ahead of the Fed's decision.