Asian Stocks Soar, Global Rally Extends on Tech Gains Despite Geopolitical Jitters

• Asian stocks poised for positive open, extending a record global equity rally.
• S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and global stocks hit new peaks, led by Amazon.com Inc. and Tesla Inc.
• Gold surged over 2% and silver over 5% due to geopolitical uncertainty after Venezuela's Maduro capture.
• 10-year Treasury yields fell as US manufacturing activity shrank, boosting Fed easing hopes.
• Brent crude rose; Venezuela bonds gained on prospects of regime change.

Why It Matters: Global equities rally, led by tech, despite geopolitical concerns and weak US manufacturing data.