Stocks sink on disappointment with virus responses
Early selling triggered a 15-minute halt, with the S&P 500 index off as much as 8.5%
The rout in global stocks deepened as investors showed a lack of faith in the U.S. and European policy responses to the worsening spread of the coronavirus. Treasuries and the dollar surged.
The S&P 500 Index plunged as much 8.5% before paring the drop somewhat, with trading settling into a r
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