HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Friday after stocks in the United States pulled closer to their record highs following economic reports that came in close to expectations.
U.S. futures were little changed and oil prices rose.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.7% to close at 36,581.76 after data released Friday showed the nation’s industrial production increased 2.9% year-on-year in July, signaling improved demand in the manufacturing sector.
The dollar fell to 141.36 yen from 141.79 yen...