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Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results as Japan's exports for November exceeded expectations with a 6.1% increase, influencing market movements; Japanese stocks were mostly flat or down, while South Korea and Hong Kong saw gains, and notable IPO activity occurred in Japan and Hong Kong.
Asian stocks were mixed ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision, with Japanese stocks near record highs after trade data showed a smaller-than-expected deficit, while markets await clues on future easing from the Fed's updated projections.
Asian stocks mostly remained flat or declined, with technology shares falling sharply due to weak U.S. and regional cues, including profit-taking and concerns over U.S. interest rate hikes. Japan's markets declined further from record highs amid disappointing trade data, while Chinese stocks gained on stable interest rates and positive trade prospects. The overall sentiment was influenced by global economic data, U.S.-China relations, and geopolitical developments.