Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday, as investors watched for key inflation data likely to influence the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% in afternoon trading to 28,109.17. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.5% to 7,343.10. South Korea's Kospi edged less than 1 point higher to 2,548.02.
