Asian stocks traded higher on Monday despite U.S. military action in Venezuela, with investors focusing on upcoming economic data and corporate earnings. The dollar rose for a fifth straight session after the U.S. captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. secretary of state warned of further action if Venezuela’s leaders don’t comply. Oil prices fluctuated after OPEC+ maintained output levels. Gold prices rose due to geopolitical risks. Chinese markets rose despite slowing business growth. Japan’s Nikkei surged, South Korea’s Kospi hit a record high, and U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Friday.

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