“Open economies feel awful in a crisis and feel much better in the recovery. This sees activity continuing to pick up from a low point in April as the economy continues to reopen. Critical suppliesThe onset of the crisis prompted individual nations to scramble for the supply of personal protective equipment, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals amid global shortages. This has prompted individual countries to look at their access to critical supplies needed to support their populations and economies. It’s power, it’s energy – all of these types of things,” he said.

Source: The Irish Times July 03, 2020 04:30 UTC