Asian markets fall as virus surge leads to new lockdowns

Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 15, 2020

Asian markets fell across the board Tuesday as surging virus infections force governments to impose tighter containment measures, trumping the rollout of vaccines, while the pound held gains on hopes for a post-Brexit trade deal. The downbeat mood also comes despite some optimism that US lawmakers are inching towards finally agreeing a new stimulus for the world's top economy. Investors