Global Market Sell-Off Due to U.S. Recession Fears

Global market sell-off driven by U.S. recession fears, tech sell-off, and concerns over Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. Stock futures tumbling, VIX index at highest level in nearly four years, and European stocks falling sharply.

Japanese Stock Market Rally

Japan's Nikkei 225 hits a record high as corporate profitability and investor returns drive a rally in Japanese equities. The weaker yen, strong corporate earnings, and government reforms are supporting the market surge.