Global shares mixed amid worries on coronavirus, economy

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mixed as investor attention shifts again to the uncertainties in global economies amid the coronavirus pandemic. European indexes are lower in early Friday trading. Japan’s benchmark finished higher Friday, and shares also rose in China and South Korea. Investors are also awaiting the release of regional Asian economic data slated for next week, including inflation and trade. Analysts say the regional central banks did little on policy changes after the