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THE BUILD-UP IN FEBRUARY

‘Come on, Do Not Worry Too Much’

27 February 2020: Coronavirus and Markets

9 February 2020: The Coronavirus and How Sentiment Impacts the Market

27 February 2020: Coronavirus and markets

Markets have seen a sharp negative reaction to coronavirus news. The news sentiment has evolved daily, leading to market gyrations. We have tracked the overall market sentiment, specifically in regard to the coronavirus, on a daily basis. As the chart below shows, after a bit of relaxation last week, the sentiment soured again over the weekend. As the markets opened on Monday, this negative sentiment stocked the market nervousness.

Figure 8.1 Coronavirus Sentiment Day-by-Day.

The MSCI World Equity Index is also struggling over ...

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