Coronavirus Infects the Markets

This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:

THE QUICK FACTS

• On Monday, March 9, the S&P 500 index fell seven percent after the market open, triggering a 'circuit breaker' that temporarily froze trading for 15 minutes. This measure is in place to prevent a stock market crash during high-volatility episodes. This was the first market-wide trading freeze since October 27, 1997.
• Coronavirus fears contributed to the stock plunge, as investors worry about the long-term
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