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HONG KONG, July 7 — Asian markets mostly fell today as traders took a step back after their latest rally, with a run of upbeat economic data offset by fears over a spike in new virus infections. While several countries are suffering a fresh surge in infections — particularly the United States...

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After the latest advances, which saw Shanghai hit a two-year high and the Nasdaq on Wall Street end at another record, dealers stepped back and took profits. In afternoon trade Hong Kong shed 0.5 per cent, having climbed more than eight per cent over the previous four trading days, while Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Manila were also in negative territory.But Shanghai rose 0.4 per cent, having surged almost six per cent yesterday as retail investors piled back into the market.

“Instead, they are listening to the enthusiastic chorus from the nation’s influential state media, which are universally singing bullish from the same song page.”Wellington and Bangkok also rose. “Investors have recognised that as bad as the economy in the US is, it’s not as bad as what people thought it would look like in March and April,” said Nancy Prial at Essex Investment Management.

 

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