Day: October 20, 2020
Oct
20
Asian markets pull back as hopes fade for U.S. stimulus
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as investors adjusted risk exposure heading into the U.S. election and ahead of a deadline for Washington to pass an economic stimulus bill, while Europe reported record daily coronavirus infections. Asian Shares Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 NIK, -0.44% declined 0.3% in morning trading. South Korea’s Kospi 180721, +0.49% slipped 0.2%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 XJO, -0.71% fell […]