Perhaps most surprising to many, even the Stock Market took note of the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus in China, by opening down on Tuesday's opening.
And I think that financial markets are right in begin concerned about a possible outbreak of this new strain on Viral Infection.
For anyone who has suffered through a bout with the Flu, you know how debilitating it can be. In a particularly difficult case you are totally incapacitated, unable to function. Spending all your time “being sick” in all the ugly ramifications of that. And in the worst case these viruses cause death. The ultimate economic loss.