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As investors try to size up the damage of this current recession, it is helpful to reflect on past recessions as a comparison.
The x-axis shows the years in which a given recession occurred, the y-axis shows the length of a given recession and the bubble size represents the severity of a given recession.
1. This slide tracks the progress and trajectory of COVID-19
The chart on the left shows cases and fatalities in the U.S. The virus has spread across the U.S., which accounts for roughly one-third of cases globally, and many lives have been lost.
With additional risks ahead such as a resurgence of the virus and the election in November, investors would likely benefit from a focus on quality in equity and fixed income, with a balanced approach to confront a range of outcomes.
The long-term growth prospects of EM economies still look better than for the U.S., valuations remain cheaper overseas, and the dollar has been retreating, which amplifies the return on international equities.
2. This recession may be the most severe since the Great Depression
The National Bureau of Economic Research declared the economic peak and end of the 11-year long record economic expansion as of February 2020.
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