Virus-struck Chinese stocks lead global markets weaker
Markets are under pressure as the spread of a deadly virus in China sends traders in search of safety
23 January 2020 - 12:16
London — World shares fell on Thursday, led by the biggest decline in Chinese stocks in more than eight months, as concern mounted about the spread of a deadly virus in China.
With millions of Chinese preparing to travel for the Lunar New Year, the potential the disease to spread, along with the tendency of traders to reduce their exposure before holidays, left markets struggling...
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