Airlines, carmakers and beer companies warn of tough times as coronavirus spreads
by Ben Butler from on (#4ZYBT)
Australian share prices have fallen for the fourth day running after overseas markets were gripped by virus panic
Airlines, carmakers and beer companies are among the businesses warning of tough times ahead as the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak spreads through the economy.
Australia's benchmark stock exchange index, the ASX200, fell on Thursday for the fourth day running, slipping 0.75% after overseas markets that had been set to rally were gripped by virus panic on Wednesday afternoon.
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