Beijing condemns ‘outrageous move that will sabotage US-China relations’

Several US states report record cases and New York imposes quarantines

Global markets gain as stimulus measures outweigh concerns over new infections

Markets boosted by hope of strong economic rebound

Investors take increase in coronavirus infections in several states in their stride

European futures pointed to a weak start

Analysts said the threat of deeper and prolonged downturn was starting to dissipate

S&P 500 finishes volatile period on sour note with late afternoon sell-off

European markets also close sharply lower

Virus spread causing large companies to curb trading and sends Hong Kong shares lower

Government trying to fundamentally change the way the Chinese economy grows

Stocks rallied in final moments of 2019

Renminbi and US Treasury yields slip after US president’s comments

Man in critical condition after officer seen grappling with demonstrator before shooting towards another

Negotiators agree to remove some tariffs ‘in phases’, raising hopes a deal could be signed this year

Pro-democracy activists say removal of Bill that sparked weeks of protests is insufficient

Market sell-off following street protests wipes €13.5bn from top tycoons’ net worth

Asian retreat follows a sharp retreat on Wall Street amid rising fears of slowing global growth

China’s central bank blames tariffs for move as Asian currencies and markets weaken

Japan’s Nikkei shed over 3% to reach fresh nine-month lows