Asian stocks dip as traders fret about global effect of virus
Rise in cases in Japan and South Korea adds more uncertainty
20 February 2020 - 07:52
Singapore — Asian stocks eased and currency markets were skittish on Thursday, as virus cases rose in South Korea and Japan even as China added more stimulus via a rate cut to support its economy.
China reported a large drop in new cases but that came together with a jump in infections in South Korea, two apparent deaths in Japan and researchers finding that the virus spreads more easily than previously believed..
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