Asia-Pacific markets open mixed after record global stock rally amid Venezuela tensions

Market Performance - Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is set to open higher with futures trading at 26,562, compared to the previous close of 26,347.24 [1] - Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose by 1.12%, while the Topix increased by 1.48% to a record high [1] - South Korea's Kospi decreased by 0.85%, while the small-cap Kosdaq inched up by 0.09% [1] Geopolitical Impact - Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed as investors assessed ongoing geopolitical tensions following the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro [2] - U.S. equity futures remained flat during early Asian hours despite the geopolitical tensions [2] - U.S. stocks rose overnight even after the attack on Venezuela, driven by advancing crude oil prices and investor confidence that the action would not escalate into broader conflict [2] U.S. Market Highlights - The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 594.79 points, or 1.23%, closing at 48,977.18, marking a new all-time high [3] - The S&P 500 advanced by 0.64%, ending at 6,902.05 [3] - The Nasdaq Composite added 0.69%, settling at 23,395.82 [3]