Asian Stocks Edge Up as Central Bank Meetings and Inflation Data Await

Most Asian stocks edged higher as investors awaited key indicators, including U.S. CPI inflation data and the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Japanese markets were positive due to a dovish outlook from the Bank of Japan, while Chinese stocks remained muted amid concerns over the country's economic growth. Australian stocks rose on mild improvement in consumer sentiment, while South Korean stocks gained and Indian stocks steadied near record highs ahead of CPI data.