[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac bourses open mixed (ASX 200 -0.4%, Nikkei 225 -0.7%, KOSPI +0.7%), US equity futures continues to trade near session highs (NQ outperforming, +0.9%); DXY flat, USD/JPY retreats from 160.50; WTI modestly higher

The mixed opening in Asia-Pac bourses indicates a divergence in regional sentiment, with some indexes like the ASX 200 and Nikkei underperforming while the KOSPI gains. Meanwhile, US equity futures climbing near session highs, particularly in the tech sector, suggest ongoing investor optimism ahead of further market developments. The DXY remaining flat and a pullback in USD/JPY, alongside modest gains in WTI, reflect a cautious but positive risk appetite.