Asian Stocks Slip as Nervy Markets Wait for Fed

ASIAN MARKET - SINGAPORE. Asian stocks fell and the dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors braced for a cut in U.S. interest rates later this week while the yen was calm after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan's northeast region though the impact was limited.

Investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of a slew of central bank meetings, including a looming decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia on the day, as markets look for a clearer picture of the outlook for global interest rates.