US Index Futures Remained Mostly Flat, With S&p 500 Futures Up 0.05% and Nasdaq Futures Slightly Higher

Asian stock markets traded mixed on Tuesday, following overnight losses on Wall Street as investors weighed the interest rate outlook against persistent Middle East tensions. US index futures remained mostly flat, with S&P 500 futures up 0.05% and Nasdaq futures slightly higher. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.35%, as widely expected, in a decision that provided some clarity for regional investors.