Investors remain uneasy as trading in Asia begins. The central bank’s moves are aimed at supporting the economy from the fast-spread of the coronavirus. In early Monday trading in Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell more than 1 percent before regaining some ground, while shares in Australia were down about 5 percent. Benchmark global and American crude oil prices were also lower, signaling concern that global demand for crude would continue to fall as the world’s biggest economies temporarily shut down to fight the virus. Futures on the S&P 500 were also sharply lower.

Source: New York Times March 15, 2020 21:25 UTC