Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Thursday, following the mixed cues overnight from Wall Street, as investors delve over the potential impact of the fast spreading Omicron Coronavirus variant. They also seem reluctant to continue making significant moves as the virus spreads rapidly across more countries, with some implementing lockdowns and strict restrictions. Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday.
While Omicron has contributed to a surge in new coronavirus cases around the world, traders seem optimistic that the milder symptoms associated with the new strain will not lead to a significant economic slowdown.
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