Corona Virus/Dow Jones taking a hit/possible recession

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by IMJ

Oh no, this is not the case at all. You don't need a high death toll for markets to respond negatively in an outbreak situation.

Right, but the average 70 year-old investor turning on CNN and seeing, "TOTAL CRISIS! Coronavirus coming to your front door probably tomorrow! Riots expected next week!" is probably going to start selling their stocks, or at least seriously considering doing so.