Oliver Mangan: Only time will tell how long this crisis will last

It is now clear that the coronavirus will result in a major hit to global growth in 2020, with many economies entering recession in the first half of the year, writes Oliver Mangan

It is now clear that the coronavirus will result in a major hit to global growth in 2020, with many economies entering recession in the first half of the year.

Sharp falls in output can now be expected over the next few months at a minimum.