Asian shares fall as Facebook data flap spooks tech stocks

Asian shares fell on Tuesday after investors took profits in high-flying U.S. technology shares on fears of stiffer regulation as Facebook came under fire following reports it allowed improper access to user data. The retreat came as investors braced for new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's first policy meeting starting later in the day and amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump could impose additional protectionist trade measures. "U.S. tech indexes, including Nasdaq and Philadelphia semi-conductor index all hit record highs last week.

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