Stocks in Asia retreat amid tug-of-war in Georgia
Markets are trying to digest pivotal political and economic news, says economist
05 January 2021 - 08:07
Tokyo — Asian shares edged lower on Tuesday amid uncertainty about Senate run-offs in Georgia, which could have a big impact on incoming US president Joe Biden’s ability to pursue his preferred economic policies.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.05%, pulling back from a record high. Australian stocks fell 0.26%...
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