This document provides a summary of global economic indicators and financial market performance in March 2020. It notes that most major stock market indices declined significantly in March amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with the MSCI ACWI index falling over 8%. It also summarizes economic data showing anticipated declines in GDP growth for many countries and regions in 2020 from the economic impact of the pandemic. Bond yields declined substantially in March as well. The document concludes with a discussion of potential further policy responses from central banks.
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