Pandemic Triggers Economic Turmoil and Uncertainty, But Growth Persists
- Pandemic causes economic crash, markers tumble, unemployment spikes
- Government and central bank intervene with stimulus, checks, low rates
- Meme stocks and trading frenzy as people stuck at home with cash to spend
- War and shortages drive up inflation, rates surge, squeeze households
- Despite headwinds, growth continues, stocks hit records, outlook uncertain