Most Asian markets advanced on Friday, lifted by tech stock strength, though gains were capped by uncertainty around the Bank of Japan’s rate decision. Japan’s benchmark index rose 0.2%, while investors parsed incoming soft inflation data that may delay future hikes.

Markets had been volatile earlier in the week due to renewed geopolitical tension after U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland. Despite a Wall Street rebound, most Asian indices were set for a weak weekly finish amid concerns over global fiscal health and mixed Chinese growth signals.

South Korea’s Kospi outpaced peers with a 0.6% gain and a 2.5% weekly rise, supported by semiconductor and auto stocks. India’s benchmark fell 0.2%, extending its weekly loss to 1.6%, as investor caution persisted amid stalled U.S.-India trade talks and disappointing earnings from major firms.