[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac open mixed (ASX 200 -0.5%, Nikkei U/C, KOSPI +0.5%) while US equity futures hold at session highs; FX muted, USD/JPY slips below 159.35 ahead of the BoJ rate decision; WTI futures little moved

The mixed open in Asia-Pacific markets indicates a divergence in sentiment, with the ASX 200 underperforming while the KOSPI gains. The subdued FX movements, particularly the slip in USD/JPY ahead of the BoJ rate decision, suggest caution among investors, possibly awaiting clearer guidance from the central bank. Overall, the steady US equity futures point to a resilient tone in global risk appetite despite the mixed regional performances.