Asian Equities Start the Week Cautiously Amid US Data and Fed Policy Uncertainty

Asian equities started the week on a cautious note, with South Korean stocks gaining while Japan and Australia saw slight declines. Uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s future policy actions and upcoming U.S. economic data releases kept investors on edge. The mixed performance across regional markets reflects a wait‑and‑see approach as global investors monitor inflation and employment data in the U.S., which could provide clues to the Fed's next steps.