"Contagion risk" refers to the possibility of a problem or crisis spreading from one place to another, just like a contagious illness. It implies that a negative event in one area or sector can potentially spread and affect other areas or sectors.
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«contagion»
«risk»
Sentences with «contagion risk»
- This rather muted reaction is in part due to the European Central Bank's (ECB's) new $ 1 - trillion - plus asset purchase program serving as a sort of backstop for contagion risks. (blackrockblog.com)
- That makes contagion risk larger for banks than life insurers — banks often have more investments across the financial sector than insurers do. (alephblog.com)
- We think emerging market equities are more vulnerable to contagion risks from Europe than U.S. equities. (morganstanley.com)
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