Asia Stocks Steady as Japan Dips on BOJ Rate Hike Hints

Most Asian stocks remained flat amid concerns over U.S. trade tariffs, with Japanese markets dipping following BOJ Governor Ueda's hints at possible rate hikes due to rising inflation. U.S. stock futures rose after Trump delayed EU tariffs, but tensions remain over potential tariffs on smartphones, impacting tech stocks across Asia. Japan's economy shrank in Q1, and regional markets showed mixed responses to economic data and corporate earnings.