The Pulse Since the initial outbreak, COVID‐19 has spread to over 210 countries, and estimates indicate it could trim global economic growth by between 3.0% to 6.0% in 2020.
Market Update | June 2020
The Pulse Key economies have so far avoided a resurgence in COVID‐19 cases, but the World Health Organisation warned it continues to spread rapidly in some regions.
Market Update | May 2020
The Pulse Shutdowns, isolation, and social distancing measures have had a profound impact on consumer-facing sectors and have resulted in large spikes in unemployment. Central banks around the world have embarked on unprecedented emergency lending and bond buying programs to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus.
Market Update | April 2020
The Pulse Large‐scale fiscal and monetary stimulus is being deployed by countries around the world as governments confront the extent of the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Market Update | March 2020
The Pulse Despite a reasonably robust underlying economy, the impact of the coronavirus is likely to weigh heavily on the US and other China‐exposed economies.