Asian stocks under pressure as Trump vows to end violent protests

E-mini futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.38% and Japan's Nikkei 225 futures lost 0.34%. Australian S&P/ASX 200 futures rose 0.15% in early trading.

NEW YORK: Asian stocks were set to come under pressure on Tuesday following a dip in Wall Street futures as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to use force to end violent protests in American cities, souring a previously upbeat market mood.

E-mini futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.38% and Japan's Nikkei 225 futures lost 0.34%. Australian S&P/ASX 200 futures rose 0.15% in early trading.