Wall Street Drop Continues On Virus Fears

 | Feb 26, 2020 03:14AM ET

US indices slumped for a second straight day yesterday amid fears of an escalation of virus cases outside of China. US Treasury yields hit record lows on flight to safety. The US’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is preparing contingencies, even if President Donald Trump says the virus doesn’t post a threat. A report showed global trade contracted last year for the first time since 2009.

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