Tokyo/Washington — Asian shares stepped back slightly and US stock futures fell on Thursday as lingering caution about the long-term effect of the coronavirus outbreak offset some of this week’s enthusiasm over the reopening of economies.
Investors were also looking ahead to a key policy gathering in China that may yield more economic stimulus, while recent data around the world underscored that a sustainable recovery is several months away...
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