Shares were lower Friday in Asia after another bumpy day on Wall Street, as investors remain concerned about the broader impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Shares fell more than 2% in Tokyo and Hong Kong and declined in most other Asian markets. U.S. Futures were lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday and the Nasdaq fell 1.6% as technology companies led the way lower.
Oil prices eased back from their recent highs and European markets also closed lower.
Russian troops were shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, in Ukraine, raising worries over radiation risks.