[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac bourses open mixed (ASX 200 -0.5%, Nikkei 225 +0.3%, KOSPI +1.2%); US equity futures trade with mild losses while the crude complex hovers near session highs; DXY at session lows, helping USD/JPY pull back from 159.60 peak

Asia-Pacific markets are showing mixed signals this morning, with the ASX 200 down while the KOSPI and Nikkei 225 see slight gains. US equity futures reflecting moderate losses indicate a cautious sentiment as crude prices rise, and the DXY weakness supports a pullback in USD/JPY from its recent high. This suggests a complex interplay between regional equities, commodity prices, and currency dynamics that traders should monitor closely.