How stock markets perform after heavy falls

Stock markets have tumbled since the coronavirus outbreak but analysis shows that markets in the past have bounced back strongly over time.

Coronavirus concerns have swept through financial markets, causing global stock markets to endure some of their worst performances since the days of the financial crisis.

Whilst it is impossible to predict what will happen next, history shows stock markets have a tendency to bounce back strongly from significant market falls over a period of time.

The article below provides an analysis of some of the stock markets worst days and their rebounds after one and five years.

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