Philippines Becomes First Country to Shut Financial Markets Thanks to Virus
- It was the first to halt trading after outbreak went global
- Some commentators have called for other markets to follow suit
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The Philippine stock exchange chief said he plans to reopen the $188 billion market on Thursday, seeking a quick resumption of trading after the country became the first to shut financial markets in response to the widening coronavirus pandemic.