Asian Stocks Under Pressure After US Tech Slide: Markets Wrap
Equity futures show declines in Tokyo and Hong Kong after the Nasdaq 100 logged its second-worst drop since April's tariff shock. The slump was driven by a 3.5% slide in Nvidia Corp., highlighting the US market's heavy dependence on a handful of tech giants. Sydney contracts signal a modest gain at the open.
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