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Coronavirus could cut global growth by 0.1% to 0.4%: ADB

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  • Financial losses forecast to reach between US$ 77 bn and US$ 347 bn
  • Economic growth in China and developing Asia could be trimmed by 0.3% to 1.7 % and 0.2% to 0.5% respectively
  • Virus threat to hold 2020 global output gains to its slowest pace since 2008-2009 financial crisis
  • ADB currently provides US$12 bn in immediate funds to help developing nations improve health services


The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday the coronavirus outbreak is set to trim economic growth in developing Asia and around the world this year.


More than 3,200 people worldwide have died from the respiratory illness that can lead to pneumonia, hurting financial markets and damaging economies.


The outbreak could slash global gross domestic product by 0.1 to 0.4 percent, with financial losses forecast to reach between US$ 77 billion and US$ 347 billion, the Manila-based lender said.


Economic growth in China and developing Asia, excluding China, could be trimmed by 0.3 to 1.7 percent and 0.2 to 0.5 percent respectively, the ADB said in an analysis that outlined best- and worst-case scenarios.


The ADB said the coronavirus outbreak could lead to sharp declines in domestic demand, tourism and business travel, trade and production linkages, supply disruptions, hurting growth in developing Asia.

The global spread of the novel coronavirus has crushed hopes for stronger growth this year and will hold 2020 global output gains to their slowest pace since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday.


The World Bank has said it was providing US$12 billion in immediate funds to help developing countries improve their health services, disease surveillance, and access to medical supplies and working capital for businesses. (REUTERS)

 


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