The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 25, 2022.
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Shares within the Asia-Pacific fell ahead of the Bank of Japan’s rate of interest decision and a slew of firms within the region reporting earnings.
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.49%.
The Nikkei 225 in Japan fell 0.65% in early trade, while the Topix 0.12% lower. The Japanese yen was trading at 146-levels, stronger than levels seen last week before an intervention reportedly took place.
The Bank of Japan is anticipated to maintain rates at ultra-low levels, based on forecasts in a Reuters poll.
South Korea’s Kospi was fractionally higher. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan declined 0.26%.
Some Chinese airlines listed in Hong Kong will report earnings, together with electric vehicle maker BYD. South Korea’s LG Electronics can also be scheduled to report earnings.
Overnight within the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 194.17 points, or 0.6%, to finish at 32,033.28 in its fifth straight positive session. The S&P 500 closed 0.6% lower at 3,807.30, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.6% to 10,792.68.