Japan rate decision in a mixed Asia-Pacific session
Shares in Asia-Pacific traded mixed Friday morning as investors looked ahead to the Bank of Japan’s rate decision and monetary policy statement expected later in the day.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dipped 0.05% in early trade while the Topix index advanced slightly. South Korea’s Kospi traded near flat.
Meanwhile, shares in Australia fell, with the S&P/ASX 200 down about 0.69%.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan traded 0.06% lower.
The Bank of Japan is set to release its interest rate decision and monetary policy statement on Friday.
Reference: CNBC
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