The escalation of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak poses a high risk to the auto part and automotive sector. A high level of risk stems from the virus’ negative impact on the industries that make up the auto part and automotive sector.

Manufacturing output and profitability have been harmed due to raw material shortages. Due to China’s presence as a major supplier for raw materials, metals and most commodities, businesses are scrambling to effectively source manufacturing materials from new vendors outside of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Fears of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak spreading are affecting the construction, engineering and real estate sectors. The construction industry in particular is bracing for sluggish short-term growth caused by supply chain disruptions.

Consumers rushing to retail stores to stock up on supplies may initially boost CPG sales. However, as affected countries limit or close their borders to import and export activity and consumers stay at home to avoid exposure, shortages for many products may occur.

Limited staff, Chinese import and export restrictions and administrative confusion are threatening many points along the food and beverage supply chain. Moreover, reduced patronage of restaurants and bars is negatively affecting downstream demand.

The escalation of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak poses a high risk to the financial services sector. A high level of risk stems from the virus’ negative impact the industries that make up the financial services sector (i.e. Insurance, reinsurance, investment, investment banking, real estate and technology manufacturing industries).

Public areas and institutions intended to accommodate high volumes of people are among the most common places for diseases to be spread. In the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, government and nonprofit organizations are adjusting their operations to help slow the spread of infection.

Healthcare products are distinct in the context of COVID-19 (coronavirus) because demand for certain goods, namely personal protective equipment (PPE), is rapidly rising while factory closures are limiting production. Manufacturers in active facilities are ramping up production to attempt to meet growing global demand, but downstream buyers are still dealing with shortages.

The spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) is likely to be especially prominent within general hospitals and in nursing care facilities, which will prompt healthcare service providers to take significant precautionary measures to prevent the transmission of the virus, interrupting operations. High supply chain risk due to shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and pharmaceuticals, paired with heightened demand for healthcare services, will challenge market providers.

While the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has heavily threatened other industries, the information technology sector has been minimally impacted aside from potential supply chain shortages. However, we can expect that IT services will not face shortages or disruptions due to the coronavirus.

Mass factory shutdowns are hurting the manufacturing sector, especially harming businesses with locations primarily in China. Manufacturers should expect further logistical delays and labor shortages in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, which have affected the manufacturing of everything from machinery to furniture.

As concerns over the contraction and spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) strengthen, major economies have experienced considerable slowdowns in manufacturing and trade activities. Consequently, demand for oil, natural gas and mined commodities has been hit hard, creating volatile commodity prices and uncertainty throughout supply chains.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been slowing industrial activity has constrained demand for natural gas, resulting in bloated inventory levels and volatile gas prices, which has led to uncertainty in input prices for the utilities sector. While demand for utilities is expected to shift due to slowdowns in the industrial sector, demand shocks are not expected as energy consumption will be somewhat offset by increased residential electrical usage.

Global business activity is slowing down as new restrictions hinder the moving of cargo necessary for many businesses’ supply chain operations. As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread, operators in the transportation, logistics and storage industry are subject to a high level of risk due to decreased demand for their services.

The COVID 19 (coronavirus) outbreak is slamming the hospitality and restaurant sector as consumers worldwide stay home to avoid unnecessary exposure. With the number of confirmed cases rising by the hour, big-name hotel, restaurant and airline stocks are plunging in step with sharp declines in consumer spending. Operators in this sector will need to step up efforts to appease consumers’ concerns about contracting the coronavirus in order to fortify their paths to recovery.