In the United States, control of the Senate is at stake withTuesday’s dual runoff elections in Georgia.
Asian shares edged lower on Tuesdayamid uncertainty about Senate runoffs in Georgia, which couldhave a big impact on incoming U.S. President Joe Biden’s economic policies.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japanfell 0.12%, pulling back from a record high hitin the previous session. Australian stocks fell 0.16%.
Japanese shares lost 0.47% after a media report thatthe government will curb business hours in Tokyo and surrounding cities from Thursday.
U.S. S&P 500 stock futures edged up 0.09%.
Oil futures extended declines in Asian trading after majorproducers delayed a decision on whether to increase output.
In the United States, control of the Senate is at stake withTuesday’s dual runoff elections in Georgia.
A Democratic victory in both races could tip control of theSenate away from Republicans, but both contests are very tightand the results may not be…