Shares of industrial and transportation companies fell as hopes of a near-term peak in interest rates faded.

Strong services sector data and comments from a key Federal Reserve official belied speculation that the central bank would be forced to shift its rate-policy plans.

Boeing shares were more or less flat after American Airlines said it had put Boeing 787-8s delivered in August into service, clearing the way for the jetmaker to book the orders after a delay.

Chinese battery maker CALB priced its Hong Kong initial public offering at 38 Hong Kong dollars a share, aiming to raise an estimated $1.26 billion in net proceeds.


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