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Regional markets tumble amid global rout, Omicron fears

Vivienne Tay
Published Mon, Dec 20, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    Singapore

    REGIONAL markets fell into negative territory on Monday (Dec 20), extending weekend losses from the global markets as Omicron fears and the tightening of borders weighed on investors.

    Nearly all the Asia indices, save for New Zealand, were in the red during Monday's trading session. US futures also fell after US Senator Joe Manchin said he would not support President Joe Biden's US$1.75 trillion domestic investment bill.

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