Asian Stocks Slide as U.S. Futures Rebound Modestly After Sector Losses

Wall Street Futures Edge Up as Asian Markets Decline

Mixed Global Sentiment Weighs on Equities

Asian equities declined on Thursday following losses across key sectors on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.8%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng tumbled 1.4% and South Korea’s Kospi slid 1.2%. China’s Shanghai Composite also edged lower by 0.2%, reflecting regional caution.

Despite the downtrend in Asia, U.S. stock futures showed resilience. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures both inched up by 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures remained flat. The slight rebound in futures comes after a weak performance in U.S. equity sectors on Wednesday, with investors remaining focused on macroeconomic indicators and interest rate expectations.

Overall, market sentiment remains cautious amid global economic uncertainties and mixed corporate earnings outlooks.