Nikkei 225 Index has broken the losing streak with 3 percent gains in early trades on Thursday.

In a market facing downward pressure, several stocks managed to touch their 52-week highs, defying broader trends.

Indian Markets opened almost flat on Wednesday but have witnessed volatility. Markets are trading in a range and stock specific moves have been witnessed.

FTSE 100 opened the day at 8,270, briefly fell to an intraday low of 8,195, and was trading at 8,223 at the time of this report.

Tokyo’s stock market saw a slight rebound on Tuesday morning as investors capitalized on oversold companies, reversing some of the losses from a five-day Nikkei losing streak.

Japan's Nikkei 225 Index showcased resilience after a volatile start to the week.