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Mixed As Coronavirus Headlines Return To The Fore

EQUITIES

A mixed day for equities in the Asia-Pac region. Markets in Taiwan lead the way lower, down around 1.25%, while markets in Japan are also under pressure over coronavirus vaccine concerns. Gains are led by mainland China and Hong Kong who took a positive lead from the US, while tech leads the way higher after China ordered its leading tech companies to self-inspect and rectify business practices that limit competition in a bid to avoid further punitive action. US futures are lower, retreating after making record highs yesterday and some scepticism that the vaccine rollout will continue as planned after suspension of the Johnson & Johnson inoculation.

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