Covid-19 and investment behavior worldwide - statistics & facts
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has shaken the global economy. The uncertainty of what will come and for how long the pandemic will go on spooked investors, which severely impacted the global financial markets. Uncertain economic times often trigger investors to sell their shares or to wait with planned investments, and some of the most important stock market indexes fell markedly. The volatility caused by the crisis further led to changes in many investors’ perceptions and behaviors.
