**Stock Market Update:** Asian Shares Retreat as US Stocks Dip from Record Highs, Dow Jones Briefly Tops 40,000 – Economic Impact Analyzed!
Tokyo, Japan – Asian shares saw a decline on Friday as U.S. stocks stepped back from their record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly reached a milestone, surpassing the 40,000 mark for the first time. U.S. futures showed a decrease, while oil prices inched higher. In China, stocks remained relatively unchanged as officials reported ongoing weakness in the economy, particularly in the real estate sector. Plans were underway to announce revised property policies to …