Asian equity markets trade mixed ahead of key global policy cues

Equity markets across Asia showed mixed performance: Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped about 0.2%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index edged up roughly 0.3%. Investor sentiment remains cautious as key policy decisions and earnings releases loom in the U.S. and China. Technology and export-linked stocks led gains, but trading volumes were light with participants adopting a wait-and-see posture. Without strong catalysts, analysts suggest markets may consolidate in the near term rather than breakout sharply.