Asian markets stay mixed on coronavirus concerns

Nikkei 24-01

The fact that Chinese markets are also closed isn't helping to give much direction on the day as the new coronavirus fears are offsetting tech earnings hopes - with big names in Wall Street set to report next week.

As a result, we're seeing the Nikkei close little changed with the Hang Seng also just up by 0.1% currently amid the more tepid/cautious mood.

Bonds are also little changed but US 10-year yields are slightly off two-week lows around 1.74%, with US futures also near flat levels on the day currently.

USD/JPY is keeping around 109.53 now, still stuck around 109.50-60 as seen since trading yesterday - after recovering from a bit of a drop alongside US stocks.