This is CNBC’s live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Thursday, as investors weighed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady, while the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continues to dent sentiment.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225
lost 0.27% while the Topix declined 0.12% at the open. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.76% and the small-cap Kosdaq added 0.37%.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200






