Asian stocks New virus drastically drops on WHO and US President's remarks March 12 at 12:29
Asian stock markets Wednesday on Wednesday after the WHO announced that the World Health Organization has recognized the pandemic of the new coronavirus as a global pandemic and in response to US President Trump's speech on fighting the new coronavirus. , Sell orders have accelerated and stock prices have fallen significantly in various parts of the country.
At 11:30 a.m. Japan time, the typical stock indices in various parts of the world were about 4.1% in Singapore, about 4% in Korea, about 3.6% in Taiwan, and about 3.3% in Hong Kong compared to the closing price on the 11th. Both have fallen sharply, with Australia plunging by about 5.8%.
In the Chinese stock market, the “comprehensive index” of the representative stock index has fallen by about 1.6%.
Market officials said, "WHO's recognizing that the new coronavirus has become a global epidemic has led to a spread of sales orders immediately after the commencement of the transaction. In the speech, sell orders are accelerating due to the clarification of the policy to stop entry from Europe except the United Kingdom and the widespread acceptance of the indicated economic measures as insufficient power. '' .