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Sign InAsian equity markets have pulled back from record highs, with the Nikkei 225 trading below the 60,000 mark as Japan's core CPI accelerated to 1.8%. The focus is now shifting to the Bank of Japan, which is set to announce a hotly-debated interest rate decision in the coming week. Persistent energy costs driven by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to weigh on regional sentiment, prompting profit-taking in the Kospi and Taiwan indices. Beyond central bank policy, the market is bracing for a heavy slate of macro data, including China's PMI and Australia's inflation figures. Furthermore, Taiwan's upcoming GDP release will be closely scrutinized for signs of regional economic health. Investors remain cautious as they pivot from current geopolitical pressures to these forward-looking catalysts.