Asian Markets Today: Rise In Global Coronavirus Cases Weighs On Shares Benzinga


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Major U.S. indices were mixed on Friday. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures have started the week on a negative note, going down 0.55% and 0.56% early Monday, as the global rise in coronavirus cases dampens investor sentiment. The effects of rising cases in the U.S. and Europe could be seen in Asia, with most markets trading lower on Monday. Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark is trading 0.15% lower at press time, dragged down by a decline in banks, airlines, and technology stocks, partially offset by gains in realty and some metal stocks. The corporate services price index showed a...