[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.
US President Trump is unhappy with the Iranian proposal, according to a US official
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says that the economy is recovering modestly with momentum for wage hikes continuing but caution is warranted for outlook
[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
PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN, JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCK NEWS: Reliance Worldwide reaffirms FY26 outlook, Hitachi announces JPY 500bln share buyback, Nissan revises op. profit
House GOP leaders would like to vote on the DHS funding bill on Thursday before House leaves for recess, Politico's Hill reports citing sources
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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.
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