Asian shares fall amid concern about surge in coronavirus cases
Rising Covid-19 cases in some countries cast doubt on the strength of global growth and demand for crude oil
21 April 2021 - 08:59
Tokyo — Asian shares and US stock futures fell on Wednesday as the concern about a resurgence of coronavirus cases in some countries cast doubt on the strength of global growth and demand for crude oil.
European stocks looked set for a more promising start, however, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.28%, Germany’s DAX futures up 0.25% and Britain’s FTSE futures up 0.15%...
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