Shares fell Friday in most Asian markets after China reported a stronger than expected rise in prices that could prompt authorities to act to cool inflation.
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday after a mixed close on Wall Street, where gains for several Big Tech stocks nudged the S&P 500 to a second record high in three days.
Global shares were mostly higher on Wednesday as optimism over progress on coronavirus vaccinations offset worries over flaring outbreaks in many countries.