Swine Flu: Financial Markets Affected by Latest Global Health Scare
Swine flu affecting financial markets today.
- Currencies: Swine flu is affecting the desirability of Mexican assets. However, the U.S. dollar is also being affected. Swine flu is in the U.S. -- including cases in New York -- and that has people wondering if maybe the greenback is such a good choice as a safe haven after all.
- Stocks: As the swine flu causes concerns about global trade, stock markets around the world are down. Travel stocks are especially hard hit, since tourism is expected to suffer on swine flu scares. Pharma companies, however, are on the rise.


