Jeffhraim Balilla

Dr, Department of Microbiology, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Characterizing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Stock Indices through Comparative Analysis
    Author(s): Jeffhraim Balilla*

    This paper shows the impact of COVID-19 on the global stock indices through the use of comparative analysis. Stock indices are presented by regions (Africa, Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania) and national stock indices are compared based on historical data. A 2:4 month ratio is used as a “window” for observing the changes in the movement of the price of indices from November–December 2019 and January–May 2020 respectively. COVID-19 infection count, recovery rate, and death rate are identified in each country from the first case recorded up to May 20, 2020. Based on analysis it appears that there is no sufficient evidence to conclude that the changes in the value of indices is affected by the COVID-19 infection count (p-value=0.9129). In Africa, only INDZI (Zimbabwe) showed a positive change of price in percentage points (1.39%) for Janua.. View more»

    DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.21.s10.005

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