[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac bourses open higher (ASX 200 +1.0%, Nikkei +1.2%, KOSPI +1.6%); US equity futures hold onto its mild losses; FX, WTI and Fixed Income trades in tight ranges

The positive opening in Asia-Pac bourses, with gains across major indices like the ASX 200, Nikkei, and KOSPI, indicates a resilient sentiment in regional markets. However, the US equity futures still reflecting mild losses suggest that caution may persist ahead of the next trading session, particularly in FX, WTI, and fixed income where trading remains in tight ranges. This divergence highlights a mixed outlook, with regional strength not fully translating to the US market just yet.