Ian Crowther

Ian Crowther

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  • Coronavirus market chaos: if central bankers fail to shore up confidence, then what?
    A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly before the closing bell as the market takes a significant dip in New York
    Market confidence is weak and asset prices are very unstable – witness the latest rebounds on Tuesday March 10 after sharp declines the day before. Many stock markets are down by around 20% from January peaks, while oil has been destabilised by the price war between the Saudis and Russians.