Stock markets experienced exceptional volatility on Monday as investors tried to pinpoint the likely cost of the novel coronavirus crisis for world business.

European stocks kicked off the day with sharp gains, but then abruptly switched direction when the European Union’s disease control agency raised its risk level for the novel coronavirus.

But strength on Wall Street helped European markets emerge from the red after governments and central banks said they would step in if needed to soften the blow to the economy.

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