Stocks Edge Up As China Virus Grows
Stocks Edge Up As China Virus Grows

World stock markets bounced back on Wednesday, even as deaths from China’s new virus rose to 17.

Oil prices tumbled as a market surplus forecast alleviated supply concerns.

Worries about contagion of the virus and its effect on the global economy are growing, reports Reuters.

Particularly as millions travel for upcoming Lunar New Year festivities.

The virus has knocked the world’s top equity markets off record peaks.