As the week begins, Asia-Pacific stocks are attempting to shake off the lackluster lead from Wall Street, where sentiment was dampened amid continued tech weakness and hawkish-leaning FOMC Minutes. Despite this, some regional indices are managing to post gains, with Australia’s ASX 200 (+0.5%) and South Korea’s KOSPI (+0.7%) leading the way. However, Japan’s Nikkei 225 is trading flat. The mixed performance is a reflection of ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade concerns, which continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Nevertheless, some analysts suggest that the region may be poised for a rebound, as central banks have taken steps to support economic growth and inflation remains under control. As the week progresses, investors will be keeping a close eye on economic data and corporate earnings to gauge the sustainability of these gains.