Asian markets swing as traders mull virus, vaccines and stimulus

Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 27, 2021

Equity investors trod warily on Wednesday 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.