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Stocks, sterling unsettled as new virus strain shuts UK
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dipped 0.2%

Oil prices fall amid worries over new coronavirus strain
Brent crude dropped 97 cents, or 1.9%, to $51.29 a barrel

Dollar climbs, sterling sinks as coronavirus lockdowns stoke haven demand
Sterling was the biggest loser in early Asian trading after Britain imposed tough new restrictions

Gold scales 1-1/2-month high on U.S. stimulus deal boost
Spot gold rose 0.8% to $1,896.39 per ounce

 

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