[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin higher in holiday-thinned trade with many markets closed globally on Good Friday

Asian stocks opening higher amidst holiday-thinned trade indicates a lack of directional conviction, as many global markets are closed for Good Friday.

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This could reflect pre-holiday positioning rather than genuine strength, suggesting that any price movements may be muted until normal trading resumes. Traders should remain cautious, as liquidity is likely to be thin, increasing potential volatility in response to even minor news developments.

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