But a negative lead from the New York markets after disappointing U.S. economic growth numbers appeared to weigh on Japanese exporters, while investors awaited a central-bank decision expected to result in no change to policy but possibly include a downward revision to inflation forecasts. Auto stocks were in focus after Honda Motor Co. offered an operating-profit forecast for the current fiscal year that was below market expectations. Honda shares fell 6.8% in early moves, while a Nikkei news report predicting forecast-beating profits for Nissan Motor Co. and Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. had a mixed result, with Nissan down 1.1% but Fuji Heavy outperforming the market by limiting its retreat to 0.2%.