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Paul Hodges
China’s property sector is at the epicentre of the crisis
29th March 2020 by

A branch of Centaline Property Agency in Hong Kong © Bloomberg Indebted Chinese property developers...

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A new recession era to emerge
22nd March 2020 by

Contingency planning has become mission-critical. The longer the coronavirus pandemic continues, the...

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“They may ring their bells now, before long they will be wringing their hands”
15th March 2020 by

The wisdom of Sir Robert Walpole, the UK’s first premier, seems the only possible response to ...

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Chain’s smartphone and auto sales tumble as coronavirus hits demand
8th March 2020 by

China is the world’s largest market for smartphones and autos – responsible for c30% of ...

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Oil markets hit perfect storm as coronavirus cuts demand
1st March 2020 by

Former Saudi Oil Minister Sheikh Yamani’s warning in 2000 looks increasingly prophetic today: ...

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