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UN forecasts virus will cost global economy a trillion dollars

Specialist Dilip Patel reacts while working at his post at the New York Stock Exchange

Specialist Dilip Patel reacts while working at his post at the New York Stock Exchange Source: AAP

The UN Trade and Development Agency is warning that few countries are likely to be left unscathed by the COVID-19 outbreak’s financial ramifications.


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By Allan Lee

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The UN Trade and Development Agency is warning that few countries are likely to be left unscathed by the COVID-19 outbreak’s financial ramifications.



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