Monday, October 12, 2026
Global shares sink as pessimism dominates over virus impact
TOKYO (AP) — World shares slipped Friday after a sharp drop on Wall Street, as pessimism prevailed over hopes for central bank action to counter the virus outbreak. Rumors that Chinese officials might be overstating the extent to which local businesses are getting back to work also were undermining confidence, traders said.
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