Stock markets climb on easing economic concerns over virus

An investor monitors stock prices at a brokerage in Beijing. Several factors are pointing to a possible rebound in emerging market stocks this year. Global stock markets climbed Wednesday (Feb 12) on easing investor concerns over the economic impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus). - AP

LONDON/BEIJING/HONG KONG: Global stock markets climbed Wednesday (Feb 12) on easing investor concerns over the economic impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

While the death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic climbed past 1,100 on Wednesday, the number of new cases fell for a second straight day, raising hope the outbreak could peak later this month.