Asian markets are poised for a mixed opening following a significant decline in US stock benchmarks, which recorded their worst performance in two months. The downturn in Asia-Pacific stocks is largely attributed to losses in the technology sector in the United States and ongoing geopolitical concerns. Notably, Japanese stocks are under pressure due to a stronger yen, with the ASX 200 index down 1.1%, the Nikkei 225 falling 2.2%, and the KOSPI decreasing by 0.3%. As the region begins November, investors are adopting a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming US payrolls data, which is expected to influence market sentiment.