Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed, Shanghai falls as Fitch lowers China's rating outlook

Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stock indexes held at a near standstill ahead of some potentially market-moving reports. Hong Kong gained nearly 2% while Shanghai fell after Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook for China's public finances. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 edged up 0.1% after barely budging the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was basically flat, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. Treasury yields eased ahead of Wednesday’s highly anticipated update on inflation at the U.S. consumer level. This week will also bring other reports on inflation, while big U.S. companies will begin delivering their reports for how much profit they made during the first three months of the year.