Investing.com – Asia higher Friday; Nikkei 225 up 0.7% as China Q2 GDP rises 6.7%.
Europe mostly edges lower; DAX up 0.05% after early slight losses.
U.S. futures slightly lower after Wall St Thursday posted fresh record highs.
Yen remains well above 105 vs. dollar; sterling firm above $1.33 but off highs.
U. S. Treasury 10-year note yield holds above 1.5%; gold little changed.