[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac bourses open higher (ASX 200 +0.6%, KOSPI +4.4%), Samsung Electronics hits USD 1tln market cap; US equity futures hold onto earlier gains (ES +0.4%, NQ +0.8%); WTI futures oscillate around USD 100/bbl; Spot gold nears USD 4600/oz

The positive movement in Asia-Pac bourses, particularly the KOSPI’s notable rise, signals strong sentiment, likely buoyed by Samsung Electronics reaching a significant market milestone. This broader equity strength, combined with stable US futures, suggests investors are maintaining a risk-on stance, which could impact commodities like oil and gold as market dynamics shift.