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Asia Today: Virus spike makes S. Korean lockdown more likely
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported 441 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest single-day total in months, as fears grow that lockdown-like restrictions are becoming inevitable as transmissions slip out of control.
It's up again for stocks as Wall Street's wild ride extends
Stocks marched sharply higher Wednesday afternoon, clawing back much of their sharp losses from the day before, as Wall Street's wild, virus-fueled swings extend into a third week.
77 dead in floods and landslides in India's Assam state
GAUHATI, India (AP) — Six more people have died in floods and mudslides in northeastern India's Assam state, officials said Tuesday, taking the death toll to 77 from more than two weeks of heavy rains that caused one of Asia's largest rivers to overflow.
Asian shares mixed as China reports faster growth in trade
Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday, as investors were encouraged by strong growth in China's trade in September.
Asian shares advance after Wall St rally; gold extends gains
MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks resumed their upward march on Wall Street, while the price of gold pushed to nearly $1,970 per ounce.
Asian shares fall as investors mull Chinese growth data
Shares retreated in Asia on Thursday as investors mulled figures showing China's economy returned to growth in the last quarter.
Wall Street slips in early trading, markets pause worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is dipping modestly in early trading on Thursday as rising infection levels of the coronavirus in hotspots around the world get markets more cautious.
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.
Major stock indexes wobble in early trading on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wobbling between small gains and losses in early trading on Wall Street following a big gain from last week. Markets have swung sharply in both directions in recent weeks as investors try to gauge how much damage a virus spreading from China will do to the global economy. European and Asian indexes mostly fell. Oil prices fell, while U.S. government bond prices rose. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 1.56% The S&P 500 rose 1 point to 3,329. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 29,104 and the Nasdaq edged up 13 points to 9,534.
The Latest: Aida suspends all cruises due to virus
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US stocks brush off latest loss, return to record heights
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks shook off their latest virus-induced loss and returned to record heights Wednesday, with several familiar faces doing the heaviest lifting.
Global stocks lower after Wall St. record on stimulus hopes
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures were mostly lower Friday after Wall Street hit a new high on optimism over economic stimulus and coronavirus vaccine development despite a spike in U.S. unemployment claims.
World stocks turn higher despite worries over virus rebound
BEIJING (AP) — World stock markets turned higher on Friday despite concerns that a global economic recovery may be derailed by coronavirus infections.
The Latest: Stocks plunge again triggers a trading halt
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the action in the financial markets (all times local):
Financial markets in turmoil over fear of virus lockdowns
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.
Financial markets in turmoil over fear of virus lockdowns
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.
Asia Today: Hong Kong, Singapore OK quarantine-free travel
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong and Singapore will start an air travel bubble at the end of November, allowing travelers from each city to visit the other without entering quarantine in a first step to stimulate tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Asia Today: Hong Kong, Singapore OK quarantine-free travel
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong and Singapore will start an air travel bubble at the end of November, allowing travelers from each city to visit the other without entering quarantine in a first step to stimulate tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Global stock turn higher as investors watch virus impact
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets turned higher on Tuesday, at least temporarily shaking off jitters about China's virus outbreak.
The Latest: Investors unsure how virus will impact profits
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the action in the financial markets (all times local):