Asian markets track Wall St losses after mixed tech earnings

An electronic board displays the Nikkei average closing price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on July 22, 2024. – AFP

HONG KONG: Asian markets fell on Wednesday (July 24) following a mixed batch of US earnings that did little to boost enthusiasm as investors look for the tech sector to continue filing blockbuster profits after pumping billions into artificial intelligence.

Traders are also shifting cautiously as they weigh the outlook for US policy post-election, with Democrat chances boosted by the expected nomination of Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden to battle Donald Trump in November.