Asian share markets struggled for inspiration on Wednesday, hampered by expectations of further reductions in the U.S. Federal Reserve's stimulus and ahead of central bank meetings in Japan and Thailand. The dollar remained broadly supported, trading around its highest level since mid-November against a basket of currencies, with many investors expecting the Fed to trim its bond buying further next week.
Background:
Asian shares subdued, focus turns to central bank meetings [Reuters]
Asian shares lower; Sydney slips on inflation [WSJ]