Coronavirus update: Victoria records 300 new infections, highest daily death toll
|According to the official data, Australia’s second-most populous state of Victoria reported 300 news infections on Friday vs. Thursday’s +403.
Despite the slight decline in the number of new cases, the state’s daily death toll reaches the highest levels so far, with six deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, the US virus situation worsens, as the deaths count tops 1000 for the third day in a row, Arizona is under fresh lockdown alongside a few other states.
The US on Thursday passed a total of more than 4 million coronavirus infections since the first case was documented in January.
Market reaction
The market sentiment remains tepid, with the Asian stocks mostly lower amid the virus surge globally and the US-China flareup.
Investors await China’s retaliation, as Beijing is likely to order the US to close one consulate office over the Houston closure.
S&P 500 futures are off the highs, flat around 3,230 while USD/JPY drops 0.30% to breach the 106.50 level.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.