A regional gauge of equities fell 0.7% with indexes in Japan, Australia and South Korea declining after both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped, with automakers getting hit. Equity-index futures for US also fell in early Asian trading. Gold edged higher after hitting a new record in the prior session. Yields on the 10-year Treasury were little changed.
Boeing shares rise 5% despite higher than expected Q2 loss on Air Force One costs
Boeing posted a wider-than-expected Q2 loss after a $280 million Air Force One charge, but shares rose 5% as positive free cash flow and higher