Asian markets were mixed Feb. 1, with Japan's Nikkei ending its six-day losing streak and China stocks staying in the red, a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 1.68% to 23,486.11, as Japan's manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose at its fastest rate in nearly four years in January.
China's Shanghai Composite Index closed 0.97% lower at 3,446.98, after data showed that overall new business and new export orders in the Chinese manufacturing sector increased at a slower pace in January than in the previous month.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed 0.75% lower at 32,642.09.
Federal Reserve officials maintained the benchmark federal funds rate at a target range of 1.25% to 1.5% and several analysts say the Federal Open Market Committee sent strong signals that it will raise rates at its next meeting.
