Asian shares fell on Tuesday after investors dumped US technology shares in the wake of a scandal surrounding Facebook. The retreat came ahead of new Fed chairman Jerome Powell's first policy meeting, which could offer more clues on the health of the U.S. economy. - REUTERS

Facebook and the Fed put Asian markets on edge

Asian shares fell on Tuesday after investors dumped US technology shares in the wake of a scandal surrounding Facebook. The retreat came ahead of new Fed chairman Jerome Powell's first policy meeting, which could offer more clues on the health of the U.S. economy. - REUTERS

Published: 20 Mar 2018