Acuris coronavirus impact analysis

The rapid spread of coronavirus around the world, coupled with Saudi Arabia’s decision to increase oil production, led to a market panic last week that sent prices of stocks, bonds and asset-backed securities plunging in Europe and North America. Stocks plunged further on Monday even after emergency intervention by central banks.

Companies, investors and advisers confront widening yield spreads on debt, heightened volatility in equity markets and great uncertainty over the severity of the pandemic.

This special report by Acuris analysts and journalists examines the early impact of coronavirus on capital markets and sectors. To read the report, click here.