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Returns for WTI Crude Oil Futures and MSCI Emerging Markets Index The WTI crude oil price tends to reflects EM fundamentals. Image: Nomura

Potential Dates for the Initial Lifting of Coronavirus Restrictions This table suggests when some countries will lift their coronavirus lockdowns. Image: Deutsche Bank

World Oil: Demand vs. Supply By how much does oil supply exceed demand? Image: Alpine Macro

Cash – Money-Market Fund Assets Morgan Stanley’s wealth clients moved away from stocks into cash. Image: Bloomberg

Central Bank Rate Movements in 31 Countries Central bank rate movements in 31 countries haven’t been this much since the Great Financial Crisis. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Federal Debt Held by Public and Annual U.S. Deficit The U.S. budget deficit may quadruple in 2020 to almost $4 trillion, and the stimulus will take the U.S. national debt to wartime levels. Image: Bloomberg

U.S. 10-Year Bond Yield and Long-Term Trend This chart suggests that bond yields are well below their long-term trend. Image: Pictet Asset Management

S&P 500 Performance Over Past 12 Months Although volatility has been high, the S&P 500 is little changed over the past 12 months. Image: CNBC

Global Export Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus Bans may backfire, as many countries impose export restrictions. Image: Statista

Oil Demand by Sector It may take a while for oil demand to rebound, as cars and trucks account for 40% of oil demand. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Earnings and U.S. Unemployment During Recessions On average, a recession lasts 11 months, earnings decline by 26.5%, nominal GDP falls by 1.9%, and the unemployment rate peaks at 7.5%. Image: LPL Research