"Wall Street Slips as Investors Await Crucial Job Market Reports"

Asian shares declined as investors await key reports on the US job market, which could provide insight into the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates. Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 1.4%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dipped nearly 1.0%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 1.9%. The S&P 500 closed 0.5% lower, with technology and communication services companies weighing on the market. This week will bring updates on the services sector, job openings, and unemployment benefits applications in the US, along with the monthly jobs report for November.