Asian shares fell on Monday following disappointing economic data from China, with retail sales slowing and factory output growth flat. Meanwhile, bitcoin surged to new highs, surpassing $106,000, driven by optimism over a lighter regulatory approach under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. In the stock market, Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped 0.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.8%. The S&P 500 ended nearly flat, marking its first weekly loss after three consecutive gains, despite a significant rise in Broadcom's shares following strong earnings.
