Asian equity markets showed limited movement on Tuesday as investor sentiment held up amidst hopes for easing U.S.–China trade tensions. The Nikkei 225 in Japan slipped 0.2% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose about 0.28%. Technology and export-linked stocks led the gains in the region though trading remained thin ahead of several high-profile earnings and policy announcements later this week. Analysts noted that without strong catalysts, the markets may consolidate in the near term.