Stocks Cautious Ahead of Fed Rate Clues; Asia Markets Mixed
• Stocks kept to narrow ranges before economic data and Fed commentary that could offer interest rate clues
• Japan’s two-year bond yield climbed to highest since 2011 on inflation data and speculation of ending negative rates
• Asia stocks mixed but heading for monthly gain; Chinese shares boosted by state buying
• Corporate bond issuance surges as companies raise cash ahead of expected Fed rate hikes
• Bitcoin topped $57,000, lifted by investor demand through ETFs and MicroStrategy purchases