Asian Markets Struggle Amid Fragile Risk Sentiment Asian markets saw volatile trading, with Japan's Nikkei index briefly gaining 1.4% before retreating to a 0.2% increase. U.S. futures also weakened, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.4% and 0.6%, respectively. Analysts note fragile market sentiment, with further downside pressure expected in the short term.1