Markets tipped to be muted, watchful on coronavirus

Markets tipped to be muted, watchful on coronavirus
Rebecca Howard
Markets are likely to be muted, with investors keeping an eye out for coronavirus headlines absent any stronger offshore leads. US markets were closed overnight for a holiday and trading was quiet in Europe with the Dax gaining 0.3 percent. ASX futures are down 1 point at 7,065.  Domestically, investors will be focused on the local reporting season, with Heartland Group Holdings due to report half-year earnings today. Investors will also be focused on Fletcher Building and Spark New Zealand, due to report Wednesday.   Today’s housing d...

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