Monday, 4 May 2020

'Economic Fallout Accelerated' - Hong Kong Records Worst Contraction In History

ZeroHedge
Beijing warned last week that Hong Kong was headed for the worst recession on record as full-year GDP forecasts were downgraded to between -4% to -7%. Estimates in February were roughly -1.5% contraction to +.50%, though the pandemic has undoubtedly created an economic shock that has roiled the city.
There are some signs that the virus spread is slowing in Asia. However, Iris Pang, Greater China economist at ING, warned that "social distancing "will continue to hurt catering and shopping." She warned that more Hong Kong protests are expected "over the summer holidays."

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