Coronavirus update: Beijing’s new infections tick up to 25, still under control?

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.