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Stock markets slide over fear of virus lockdowns

by AP Business Writer
| March 16, 2020 5:05 AM

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over anti-virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.

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