Asian markets mixed as tech sell-off offsets Wall Street gains; U.S. futures rise ahead of earnings wave
Asian markets showed mixed performance as tech sell-offs, particularly in semiconductors, offset Wall Street gains. US futures rose ahead of earnings reports. Crude oil dropped over 5% on peace talk news, while gold climbed. Key indices like South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei fell, whereas India and Australia saw gains. Manufacturing PMI data varied across regions, with China's PBOC pledging continued monetary support.
