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United States: Online search activity suggests that consumers are getting nervous as the number of new US coronavirus cases climbs (second chart).
Eurozone: Can Italy contain the coronavirus? Unlike China, it has no ability to deploy an aggressive police state.
For example, Italy’s decision to quarantine the whole country would affect 15% of Europe’s GDP.
Asia-Pacific: South Korea has been quite successful in its fight against the epidemic.
Energy: Arbor Data Science’s demand-driven estimate for WTI crude oil is just above $50. However, discounts in excess of $10 have persisted for long periods of time since 2013.
Equities: This chart shows the performance distribution of profitable and unprofitable companies.
Food for Thought: Online food delivery revenues:
Edited by Devon Lall
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