Jun 02 2021, 7:55 AM June 02 2021, 3:26 AM June 02 2021, 7:55 AM (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were broadly steady Wednesday after U.S. equities inched lower as the tussle between economic optimism and inflation concern continues to play out in markets. Treasury yields edged up. (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were broadly steady Wednesday after U.S. equities inched lower as the tussle between economic optimism and inflation concern continues to play out in markets. Treasury yields edged up. Japanese stocks led modest regional gains, while Hong Kong and China slipped. U.S. equity contracts were flat after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed with small losses. U.S. manufacturing data overnight topped estimates but also signaled supply shortages and labor constraints.