Asian shares mostly fall and US futures are little changed after US inflation data improves

Asian shares showed mixed performance with notable losses in Hong Kong and Shanghai, but indices like Tokyo's Nikkei 225 and Korea's Kospi gained. On Wall Street, major indexes rose despite a report showing U.S. wholesale inflation was higher than expected. The improved data suggests the Federal Reserve might hold off on rate hikes, contributing to easing oil prices and minor currency shifts.