Australian equities shrugged off lockdowns targeting the delta variant to climb modestly, while Japan and Hong Kong dipped, though the moves were small. U.S. contracts fluctuated while European futures fell. Overnight, the S&P 500 eked out a gain, remaining on track for a fifth monthly advance. Moderna Inc. hit an all-time peak after saying its vaccine produced protective antibodies against the delta strain, which has spread around the world.