HONG KONG: Asian traders moved cautiously Tuesday ahead of a much-anticipated Federal Reserve policy meeting, which they hope will provide clarity on the US central bank's interest rate plans for the rest the year.

While a string of upbeat economic readings in recent months have made a hike at Wednesday's gathering an odds-on bet, there is uncertainty about its outlook, dampening buying sentiment of late.

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