Asian markets tumble as infection rates jump

A woman is seen walking past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo Friday (July 10). Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday on worries economic improvements might fade as coronavirus cases increase in the United States and some other countries. - AP

HONG KONG, July 10 (AFP): Asian markets sank Friday as rising virus infection rates across the world put the brakes on the latest rally.

Equities have shown a healthy resilience to the rapid spread of the disease around the world, with hopes for the economic recovery, the easing of lockdowns and government largesse providing crucial support.