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Japan's stock markets hit an eight-month low on Friday, as they declined for two straight days after the Bank of Japan raised benchmark interest rates to their highest level since 2008.
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Friday with Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointing to a near 4% plunge for the index, extending losses from Thursday, after Wall Street sell-off overnight.
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Thursday, after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that a rate cut could come in September if inflation data remains "encouraging."
Japan's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to "around 0.25%" from its previous range of 0% to 0.1% and outlined its plan to taper its bond buying program.
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited the Bank of Japan's rate decision and China's business activity data.
Japan's central bank kicks off its July monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, with traders focused on its decision on interest rate and government bond purchases.
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting.
Asia-Pacific markets rebounded Friday, after Thursday's sell-off saw some indexes in the region hit their lowest level in months.