More pain for Australian stocks as Covid-19 rattles global markets

Asian stock markets also suffer losses in a tough day of trade to start the week

Australian markets: the ASX200 posted its worse daily loss since the 2008 global financial crisis on Monday but surprised some by opening higher on Tuesday
Australian markets: the ASX200 posted its worse daily loss since the 2008 global financial crisis on Monday but surprised some by opening higher on TuesdayPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 17 March 2020, 02:26Updated 17 March 2020, 02:46