Asian stocks ended narrowly mixed on Monday as investors awaited several central bank rate decisions in the region as well as key U.S. inflation readings for guidance on monetary policy.
Despite most Fed officials dismissing higher prices as transitory, investors remain concerned that a high inflation reading could revive talks of an early tapering of the Fed's bond buying program. Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker said Friday the Fed might have to discuss the matter sooner than later.
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