Investor sentiment has taken a hit this week as the mysterious coronavirus that has infected hundreds in China spreads. The World Health Organization postponed a decision Wednesday over whether to declare the disease a global health emergency.
Futures pointed to a lower open for Japanese stocks, while shares in Australia declined in early trade.
Investor sentiment has taken a hit this week as the mysterious coronavirus that has infected hundreds in China spreads.due to a pneumonia-like virus outbreak. Futures pointed to a lower open for Japanese shares. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 23,820 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 23,830 — as compared with the
last close at 24,031.35. Japan's trade data for December is expected to be out around 7:50 p.m. HK/SIN.falling about 0.3%. Investors will await the release of employment data in the country for December, set to be out at about 8:30 a.m. HK/SIN. Investor sentiment has taken a hit this week as the mysterious coronavirus that has infected hundreds in China spreads. TheOvernight stateside, stocks finished the session little changed. The
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