According to @CNBC, Asia-Pacific markets are set to start 2026 on a mixed note, indicating uneven early-session moves across regional benchmarks; source: CNBC post on X dated Jan 1, 2026. CNBC did not disclose index-level or sector specifics in the post, leaving gainers and laggards unspecified; source: CNBC post on X dated Jan 1, 2026. The update did not mention cryptocurrencies or digital assets, and no crypto market impact was stated; source: CNBC post on X dated Jan 1, 2026.