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How stock markets reacted to COVID-19? Evidence from 25 countries
Deepa Bannigidadmath1, Paresh Kumar Narayan2, Dinh Hoang Bach Phan3
1Edith Cowan University, Perth.
Finance Research Letters
|February 28, 2022
Summary
Government COVID-19 policies like stimulus packages and lockdowns negatively impacted stock markets in many countries. Travel bans showed the least effect on stock returns globally.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Finance
- Public Policy
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated unprecedented government interventions globally.
- Understanding the economic impact of these policies on financial markets is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the influence of COVID-19 government policies on stock market returns.
- To compare the effects of stimulus packages, lockdowns, and travel bans across different countries.
Main Methods:
- Cross-country analysis of stock market performance.
- Examination of policy impacts on stock returns.
Main Results:
- Stock returns were unaffected by policies in 20% of analyzed countries.
- Negative stock returns were observed in 48% of countries, primarily linked to stimulus packages and lockdowns.
- 46% of markets experienced negative returns following cash rate changes.
- Travel bans had a minimal impact on stock returns.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 government policies, particularly stimulus and lockdowns, significantly influenced stock market performance.
- The type and implementation of policies varied in their effect on market stability.
- Travel bans were the least disruptive policy to stock markets.
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