Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess Israel-Iran conflict; BOJ rate decision on tap

This is CNBC’s live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday, as investors hope the Israel-Iran conflict might remain contained with Tehran reportedly signaling readiness to negotiate.

Investors await the Bank of Japan’s policy verdict, with the BOJ expected to stand pat on interest rates at 0.5% in the face of an uncertain trade climate, as it concludes its two-day policy meeting later in the day.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 moved up 0.21% in early trade while the broader Topix index was flat.

In South Korea, the Kospi index added 0.29% while the small-cap Kosdaq inched down 0.17%.