China’s stock market collapses, losing nearly a trillion dollars. Global impacts feared as investors panic.
According to the Daily Express, China’s economy is on the brink of a potential crash, which could have worldwide consequences. In 2023, Chinese stocks listed on foreign markets lost nearly one trillion U.S. dollars in value. This trend is partly due to turmoil in the real estate market, as reported by the Daily Express, citing the South China Morning Post.
Concerns After Stock Market Losses
Major Chinese companies like Alibaba have suffered significant losses, with their stocks dropping between 10 and 52 percent. These figures, the Daily Express reports, have sparked concern among Beijing’s elite. Market traders told the South China Morning Post that investors are increasingly wary of putting money in China, viewing the markets and the economy as unstable.
A major investor told Daily Express that it’s nearly impossible to divest from China this year. JPMorgan data from October indicated that investors had dumped key stocks worth 12 billion U.S. dollars, as financial experts warned of a possible collapse of the Chinese economy.
Downturn in China Could Trigger Global Recession
Daily Express reports that a major downturn in China’s economy could trigger a global recession. Russ Mold from the investment firm AJ Bell told Daily Express US that shifts in the Chinese economy would cause a “wave of passive selling” in stock markets. He explained that China is trying to stimulate the economy through interest rate cuts and easing capital requirements for banks, but some economists argue that China might not be able to grow at the current pace for much longer due to high debts.
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