Coronavirus and the markets

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Staff Report on February 26, 2020

Considering the news about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and that markets are notably off this week, we wanted to provide you with a few thoughts on the subject.

Historical Context

In the past, similar outbreaks have been transitory and eventually pass; but the risk to markets is if the disease spreads much more than anticipated. Expert opinion remains divided on when COVID-19 will peak as it is more contagious, but less deadly than previous viruses. Currently, there are no known vaccines and speculation...

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