Asian markets slip as traders await US data, Nvidia release

Equity investors stepped cautiously Wednesday ahead of key US data and the release of earnings by tech titan Nvidia that could shine a light on demand for all things artificial intelligence after this year’s tech-led markets rally.

While a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month is baked into prices, traders are also keenly awaiting next week’s crucial non-farm payrolls figures, which are seen as key to determining how big the central bank goes.