How Will a Hantavirus Pandemic Scenario Impact Global Economies in 2026?
All Global Energy Commodities Prices Went Up Double Digits in 2026. Source: Trading EconomiesHow BTC and Stocks Could Move If the Outbreak Worsens Bitcoin and US equities have staged strong recoveries after sharp earlier declines. Bitcoin has gained roughly 22% since February 28. The S&P 500 rebounded from its March sell-off and closed at a fresh all-time high of 7,365 on Friday. So far, the ongoing US-Iran conflict has largely acted as a tailwind for risk assets. However, a broader potential health crisis could challenge that momentum. Markets still remember the reaction during the onset of COVID-19. The S&P 500 plunged 34% in just 35 days, falling from 3,386 in February 2020 to 2,237 by March 23. Bitcoin also suffered a sharp sell-off. It lost more than 50% of its value within 2 days after the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. WARNING: THE COVID-LIKE $BTC DUMP IS ABOUT TO REPEAT? COVID mortality rate: ~1% Hantavirus mortality rate: ~40% The WHO says this likely wont become the next pandemic. I dont think so either. This time, markets are facing a far more complicated backdrop. As a result, any signs of a worsening outbreak could trigger a broad risk-off move across equities and cryptocurrencies. Oil markets are also in focus. During the COVID-19