The latest coronavirus statistics published by China’s National Health Commission (NHC) on Friday, showed that the Mainland reported 32 new infections as of end-June 18 vs. 28 a day earlier.
Additional details
Beijing city reported 25 new coronavirus cases as of end-June 18 vs. 21 a day earlier.
China reported 4 new imported coronavirus cases in the Mainland as of end-June 18 vs. 4 a day earlier.
China reported 5 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases in the Mainland as of end-June 18 vs. 8 a day earlier.
Market reaction
The risk sentiment turns tepid, as S&P 500 futures and Asian equities pare back early gains.
AUD/USD turns south and challenges daily lows at 0.6845, having failed once again above 0.6850.