Key facts
- Asian stocks paused on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
- Rising global bond and oil prices preceded the Fed's announcement.
- The MSCI's Asia-Pacific index outside Japan was up 0.3%.
- Taiwanese shares gained, while Chinese shares declined.
Asian stocks paused on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day. Rising global bond and oil prices preceded the announcement. The MSCI's Asia-Pacific index outside Japan was up 0.3%, with Taiwanese shares gaining while Chinese shares declined.