<h1>Asian markets mixed as airline earnings boost Wall Street to records amid tariff concerns</h1> Asian shares showed mixed performance following Wall Street's record-high close, driven by a major airline's strong earnings outlook that sparked an airline sector rally. Chinese markets gained significantly with indices up 1.1-1.6%, while Japanese and Australian markets declined slightly. Market analysts noted renewed tariff concerns as a key factor dampening Asian equity sentiment, with proposed duties on imports creating uncertainty. The technology sector continued its momentum, with cryptocurrency reaching new highs above $113,000. Oil prices advanced modestly while currency markets showed dollar strength against the yen and euro.