Asian Shares Fall on Tech Weakness, Corporate Earnings Focus

Asian shares fell slightly, ending a three-day rise, as tech stocks declined following negative earnings news from major US tech companies. Chinese tech companies were particularly affected after weak sales reports, contributing to investor caution. Despite this, Japanese markets saw gains due to a strong yen. While recent market optimism stemmed from expectations of US interest rate cuts, investors are now focusing on company performance and economic indicators. Positive signs emerged from China`s manufacturing sector, but potential US rate cuts could impact the yuan as Chinese companies may offload dollar-denominated assets. Trade tensions between China and Canada also pose a concern.