The Coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China, has infected more than 200,000 people. Its spread has left businesses around the world counting costs. A "longer lasting and more intensive" outbreak could halve growth to 1.5% in 2020 as factories suspend their activity and workers stay at home to try to contain the virus.
1)Global shares take a hit
2)Travel among hardest hit
3)Customers buying less
4)Factories in China slowed down
5)Even 'safer' investments hit
6)Growth could stagnate
Data from:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51706225