Asian markets opened 2026 with resilience, brushing off geopolitical shock from the US action in Venezuela. Japan’s Nikkei surged, while US stock indices held bullish momentum. Gold rallied on safe-haven demand but stalled near resistance, WTI crude slid on supply expectations, and the US dollar stayed capped below key resistance. Intraday technical setups highlight selective opportunities across stock indices, FX, gold, and oil.
05-01-2026 06:41 GMT
by Kelvin Wong