Germany’s Merck Predicts Reduced Impact From Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the challenges in predicting economic conditions due to the fast-evolving situation, particularly in China. It highlights the impact of events on various industries, noting that some sectors like biopharmaceuticals and electronics may be less affected. The supply chain in China is recovering, with employees returning to work. The discussion also covers market competition and consumer sentiment, especially in the display market. The semiconductor market shows signs of recovery, but the full impact of the crisis remains uncertain.

What is the main reason for the difficulty in predicting economic conditions according to the first section?

• Lack of historical data

• Inaccurate forecasting models

• Limited access to information

• Rapidly evolving situation

Which industry is mentioned as being less affected by the coronavirus in the second section?

• Automobile

• Pharmaceuticals

• Tourism

• Retail

What is the current status of the supply chain in China as discussed in the third section?

• Still disrupted

• Back online

• Partially operational

• Completely halted

How many employees in China were kept at work during the first phase of the crisis?

• 1000

• 2000

• 4000

• 400

What was the reason for the slowdown in Merck's liquid crystal sales in China before the coronavirus?

• Regulatory changes

• Decreased demand

• Supply chain issues

• Chinese competition

In which market is a V-shaped recovery expected according to the final section?

• Automobile

• Tourism

• Semiconductor

• Retail

What early signs were observed in the semiconductor market?

• Decreasing prices

• Regulatory changes

• New capacity going online

• Increased competition