<p> By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets scaled fresh highs on Wednesday after China reported the lowest number of new coronavirus cases in two weeks, boosting hopes the epidemic will be contained and driving up the price of commodities sensitive to Chinese demand. China confirmed 2,015 new cases of the deadly virus, the lowest daily increase since Jan. 30 as the total rose to 44,653</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.firstpost.com/business/global-stocks-gain-as-china-says-fewer-new-coronavirus-cases-8035671.html">Global stocks gain as China says fewer new coronavirus cases</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.firstpost.com">Firstpost</a>.</p>