Asian markets swing as traders mull virus, vaccines and stimulus


HONG KONG (AFP): Equity investors trod warily on Wednesday (Jan 27)as they weighed hopes for a long-term recovery against immediate worries over surging virus infections, mutated strains and slow vaccine rollouts.

Signs that Joe Biden's much-vaunted stimulus could face a tough ride through Congress were also tempering optimism, while there was increasing talk of a market correction following a recent global rally.

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