The COVID-19 Outbreak and Affected Countries Stock Markets Response

The COVID-19 Outbreak and Affected Countries Stock Markets Response

Haiyue Liu, Aqsa Manzoor, Cangyu Wang, Lei Zhang, Zaira Manzoor

This paper evaluates the short-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak on 21 leading stock market indices in major affected countries including Japan, Korea, Singapore, the USA, Germany, Italy, and the UK etc. The consequences of infectious disease are considerable and have been directly affecting stock markets worldwide. Using an event study method, our results indicate that the stock markets in major affected countries and areas fell quickly after the virus outbreak. Countries in Asia experienced more negative abnormal returns as compared to other countries. Further panel fixed effect regressions also support the adverse effect of COVID-19 confirmed cases on stock indices abnormal returns through an effective channel by adding up investors’ pessimistic sentiment on future returns and fears of uncertainties.

2020

covid-19, stock market indices, Abnormal Returns, Investor sentiment

10.3390/ijerph17082800

Epidemiology and Health

Korean Society of Epidemiology

Medicine