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.
US markets fall as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
US markets saw a dip as American stocks fell. Early gains vanished due to renewed worries about the Middle East conflict. This overshadowed positive corporate