Will the GDP figures fully capture the downturn?

The upcoming GDP figures for developed markets will give an indication of the damage the coronavirus was already having by the end of the first quarter. However, even at the best of times, there are question marks over how well GDP measures activity and these problems are only likely to be compounded now.

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