Asia-Pacific markets set for higher open as investors await Bank of Japan decision

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.19% to another fresh record high for a second consecutive day, ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate decision.The central bank is slated to conclude its two-day policy meeting, where it is widely expected to keep policy rates steady at 0.5%, according to Reuters poll of economists.In a Sept. 12 note, HSBC analysts also agreed with the consensus, and forecasted that the BOJ will raise rates by 25 basis points at its October meeting.Japan's core inflation rate fell to its ...