- Stocks, treasury yields, and oil sank on Friday, while the yen rose, as a new coronavirus strain sparked concern in global markets.

- An Asia-pacific share index fell to its lowest level since mid-October, with Japan and Hong Kong underperforming and travel stocks among the biggest losers. Futures in the United States and Europe fell, while the 10-Year Treasury yield fell to roughly 1.60%.

- Scientists in South Africa and the WHO are investigating a recently discovered variety that has been reported as being quite different from prior forms. Flights from South Africa and other African countries have been banned by the United Kingdom and Israel. Two instances of the strain have been confirmed in Hong Kong.

- The dollar was approaching a 16-month high, while the rand fell below 16 to the dollar for the first time in a year. Crude fell more than 1.5%, while gold increased. The markets in the United States were closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving and will have a reduced session on Friday, which may reduce trade volumes.

- On security fears, China is alleged to have asked Didi to delist from US.