Lockdowns in Q2 this year caused global GDP to drop by 7% q/q, with the hospitality, recreation, and transport sectors suffering most. The hit from second lockdowns should be much smaller since activity is below normal levels to start with, restrictions are set to be less wide-reaching and fewer economies are involved. Global GDP should still rise in Q4. But there are downside risks this quarter and beyond.
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