Thursday Outlook: Asian stocks grind higher; gold eases – ZAWYA

Thursday Outlook: Asian stocks grind higher; gold eases – ZAWYA

Thursday Outlook: Asian stocks grind higher; gold eases | ZAWYA MENA Edition HomeMarketsEquitiesArticleThursday Outlook: Asian stocks grind higher; gold eases Dollar steadies; oil prices idle     Men wearing face masks are seen inside the Shanghai Stock Exchange building, as the country is hit by a novel coronavirus outbreak, at the Pudong financial district in Shanghai, China February 28, 2020. Zawya brings you all the latest news and insights relevant to Middle East and global investors in equities, commodities and currenciesAsian stocks grind higher as focus turns to earningsInvestors hope for positive outlook from U.S. firms on earningsGold eases as economic recovery hopes boost risk appetiteSpot gold fell 0.2% to $1,806.30 by 0046 GMTDollar steadies near multi-week lows, yuan shines againCoronavirus remains a risk to marketsOil prices idle as coronavirus spike fears offset signs of gasoline recoveryBrent crude LCOc1 futures inched up 3 cents to $43.32, after gaining 0.5% on WednesdayGain a deeper understanding of financial markets through Thomson Reuters Eikon. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Read our full disclaimer policy here. © ZAWYA