Asian stocks had a mixed performance as the US dollar strengthened following an attempted assassination on Donald Trump, leading to speculation that his chances of winning the presidential election have improved. The Bloomberg gauge tracking the dollar's strength against major currencies saw a 0.2% increase in Asia, while S&P 500 contracts remained steady. The rise in the dollar caused US Treasury futures to decline, suggesting that yields will increase once trading resumes in London. With Japanese markets closed for a holiday, cash trading of US bonds was unavailable in Asia. The geopolitical events surrounding Trump's safety have created uncertainty in financial markets, prompting investors to closely monitor the situation for potential impacts on global economies and markets.