The Coronavirus pandemic and the economy – a Q&A from an investment perspective

The Coronavirus pandemic and the economy – a Q&A from an investment perspective

Along with the horrible human consequences, the coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the way we live and as a result investment markets. This has raised a whole bunch of questions: why does a big part of the economy have to go into “hibernation”? how long might it be for? how big will the hit to the economy be? what does it mean for unemployment?

The increasing economic threat from coronavirus - what to watch for and what should investors do

The increasing economic threat from coronavirus - what to watch for and what should investors do

Coronavirus continues to rattle investment markets as the number of new cases outside China continues to rise posing increasing uncertainty over the impact on economic activity. And its impact has intensified following the collapse of OPEC discipline causing a further plunge in oil prices raising concerns about debt servicing for oil producers.