TOKYO: Asian markets were mixed Friday as investors struggled to reignite the rally that has characterized much of the past six months, owing to a stuttering economic recovery and US lawmakers’ failure to agree a new stimulus.

With coronavirus showing no sign of easing as fresh spikes around the world see the reimposition of containment measures including lockdowns, traders are growing increasingly worried about how long it will take to get back on track.

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