Coronavirus: Surge in new infections is worrisome – JP Morgan

Analysts at JP Morgan express their concerns on the recent rise in the coronavirus virus cases globally, thanks to the new covid strain.

Key quotes

“New infections have started to rise again over the last week or so in a number of economies.”

“The spread of more infectious variants is likely behind these recent moves, abetted in some places by loosened restrictions.”

“We will be carefully watching these data.”

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