Asian Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Risk Concerns Asian markets experienced turbulence recently, with Japan's Nikkei index initially gaining 1.4% before retreating to a modest 0.2% increase. U.S. futures also faced declines, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dropping 0.4% and 0.6%, respectively. This reflects ongoing market fragility, with risk sentiment remaining cautious despite prior rebounds.1