Asian markets trading on a mix note ahead of FOMC, Gold hovers around $1230

All the Asian markets are trading on a mix note on Wednesday. A key event for the day is FOMC statement and interest rate decision. In addition, Gold refrains to fall below two week low and currently supported above $1230 marks.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index was trading 0.38% lower at 17,051.89 points, while the Topix index fell 0.15% to 1,370.05 points.

Chinese markets opened on a positive note, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was trading 0.08% higher at 20,304.25 points and the Shanghai Composite climbing 0.29% to 2,872.31 points.

South Korea's Kospi index grew 0.16% to 1,973.81 points early on Wednesday.

The S&P/ASX 200 index was trading 0.07% lower at 5,107.50 points on Wednesday afternoon in Sydney, while New Zealand's S&P/NZX 50 index slipped 0.18% to 6,565.69 points.