Keep your eyes open1 Mar 2020 10:15
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-china-economy-pmi-factory-official/china-february-factory-activity-contracts-at-record-pace-as-coronavirus-bites-idUKKCN20N02L?il=0
"China February factory activity contracts at record pace as coronavirus bites
BEIJING (Reuters) - Factory activity in China contracted at the fastest pace ever in February, even worse than during the global financial crisis, highlighting the colossal damage from the coronavirus outbreak on the world’s second-largest economy."
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-cases/mainland-china-adds-573-coronavirus-infections-in-weeks-highest-daily-rise-idUKKBN20O142
"MARCH 1, 2020 / 12:07 AM /
Mainland China reports 573 new coronavirus cases on Feb. 29
David Stanway, Hallie Gu
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - Mainland China reported 573 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Feb. 29, up from 427 the previous day and the highest daily increase in a week, the country’s health authority said on Sunday.'
FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / 5:16 PM /
Washington state man becomes first U.S. coronavirus fatality
Gabriella Borter, Steve Gorman
(Reuters) - A Washington state man in his 50s with underlying health issues became the United States’ first fatality from the coronavirus, officials said on Saturday, as the Trump administration stepped up efforts to combat the spread of the global outbreak."
## The global situation is worrying, the next few weeks could be pivotal. If this tips the world into global recession all bets are off for any commodities plays. Further, the market may panic to the extreme beyond what is reasonable. Be aware and be flexible.