The Japanese markets opened on a negative note on Thursday, following the downward trend on Wall Street. What Happened: The Nikkei 225 in Japan is trading at 34,641.15, marking a 1.28% decrease. The broader Topix also experienced a drop, falling to 2,472.97, a 0.65% decline. U.S. stock market futures also took a hit on Wednesday evening. The S&P 500 futures slipped by 0.30% to 5,212, while the Nasdaq 100 futures fell by 0.41% to 17,880.50. This dip in futures trading follows a turbulent session on Wall Street, where stocks failed to sustain an early rally on Wednesday. The S&P 500 closed 0.8% lower, ...