[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.
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[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
Japanese Industrial Production YoY Prel (Mar) Y/Y 2.3% (Prev. 0.4%)
Japanese Retail Sales MoM (Mar) M/M 1.3% (Prev. -2.0%)
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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.
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