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[dround87] 10/3/2020 07:04

FTSE futures looking about the 6200 level.

[nw99] 10/3/2020 06:59

Norwegian Air has suspended all its flights to and from Italy because of the virus, it said on Tuesday. It's not known when they will resume.

[nw99] 10/3/2020 06:53

Korean Air quarantines 30 flight attendants after second cabin crew member is diagnosed with coronavirus

[1 nhs] 10/3/2020 02:20

Absolutely futile attempt by Trump, to hold the markets up.


New York (CNN Business)Markets in Asia Pacific are mostly edging higher and US stock futures are jumping after novel coronavirus fears and an oil price war sparked a worldwide panic on Monday.

Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is up 1.6%, recovering from earlier losses that briefly sent the index into bear market territory. It's now trading nearly 19% below its most recent high, just under the 20% that defines a bear market.

US stock futures, meanwhile, are recovering after Monday's historic declines. After initially falling after hours, Dow (DJI) futures shot up 550 points, or 2.4%, after President Donald Trump said he would press lawmakers to enact a payroll tax cut and ensure assistance is available to hourly workers amid a roiling coronavirus pandemic that's caused deep economic concerns and stock market shock. The Dow had ended the day with its biggest point drop in history, closing Monday down 2,014 points, or 7.8% — its worst day since the 2008 financial crisis.

[loganair] 09/3/2020 23:08

Spain coronavirus cases have risen 362 so far today and they have started to lock down parts of towns.

All schools and universities in Vitoria have closed for two weeks and all schools and universities in the Madrid region will close for two weeks starting Wednesday.

I would not be at all surprised to see Spain completely locked down in the next 10 days as they seem to be following how Italy's been going.

[smithys2019] 09/3/2020 22:56

The helicopter drops are about to start..



Looking forwards to Wednesdays budget....

[smithys2019] 09/3/2020 22:01

Monty when the market isn’t meeting your expectations, something in your assessment is wrong. Once this is done, IAG are going to clear the floor in this sector.

[montyhedge] 09/3/2020 21:12

How is IAG not 315p the 2014 low I don't know.

[cyberian] 09/3/2020 21:00

Italy is the problem as all can see..just heard from a contact in Como that many Italian workers are crossing into Ticini, Switzerland as they have work permit...this is crazy for Switzerland who must stop this immediately for their own benefit. Why so Lax/stupid. Japan may index may well open up tomorrow as with China as they appear to have got control of the outbreak...Asia is going to look better in the days ahead. Sadly Europe and the USA are behind the curve...not easy to manage but need to remain positive.

[milliecusto] 09/3/2020 20:50

The whole of Italy in lockdown, just out

[watfordhornet] 09/3/2020 20:50

Italy totally closing down now - not just north

[nw99] 09/3/2020 20:47

It's goin* to get a lot worse

[m1k3y1] 09/3/2020 20:46

worraps.....agreed and I am afraid UKGOV are not taking hold of the situation.

[worraps] 09/3/2020 20:44

Up just a little bit

I agree with your every word. The news bulletins, the press, and the media in all forms, have behaved irresponsibly in order to create as much drama as possible. They have a lot to answer for.

[dround87] 09/3/2020 20:29

FTSE100 futures back towards today's lows.

[nw99] 09/3/2020 19:10

That's a first you must be long of the shares

[philanderer] 09/3/2020 19:08

I flew BA - Heathrow to Nice friday night and returned early this morning. More or less full both ways.

[m1k3y1] 09/3/2020 18:37

toon....agreed. IAG well placed. Given the share price fall of EZJ but the good debt position , I still see it as vulnerable to a bid.

[toon1966] 09/3/2020 18:28

Thanks m1k3y1. Those net debt increases for Air France and Lufthansa (if there is a 3 month shutdown) look scary, IAG and Ryanair look strong! Will be interesting to see what support for Business comes out of the Budget on Wednesday.

[up just a little bit] 09/3/2020 18:27

NHS England figures show that approximately 17000 people die each year of Flu. COVID19 is expected to kill 350.The herd mentality has cost thousands of jobs and will send hundreds of companies to the wall. The press are the single most unscrupulous sector who are directly responsible for the current financial and medical rumour mill.. costing real people their livelihoods.

[cyberian] 09/3/2020 17:59

Friends BA flight to USA just cancelled.

[up just a little bit] 09/3/2020 17:48

Most welcome