G-20 Finance Leaders Gather as Virus Outbreak Looms Over World Economy

The global economy is in a prolonged slowdown and geopolitical, financial and economic risks are high. The coronavirus outbreak that began in China adds to the uncertainties and the International Monetary Fund proposes an unspecified coordinated economic stimulus. Yet, international collaboration is frayed and the likelihood of major economies acting in concert is low, which implies that major countries will prioritize national goals....