Global equity markets and U.S. stock futures fell after South Africa raised the alarm over a new, fast-spreading strain of the coronavirus
Global equity markets and U.S. stock futures fell after South Africa raised the alarm overBy late morning Friday in Hong Kong, the city’s benchmark Hang Seng Index stood 2.1% lower, while Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 had retreated 2.
9%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 pulled back 1.5%.South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
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