China's Property Sector Faces Contagion Fears Amidst Record Low and Debt Woes

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Shares of Chinese real estate firm Country Garden Holdings plummeted to a record low, sparking concerns about the health of China's economy. The stock fell approximately 20% after the company suspended trading some of its bonds, raising fears of a potential default. This news, along with the Chinese yuan hitting its lowest level against the dollar since late 2022, highlights the real risks of a recession in China. The economic downturn in China's real estate sector and the overall economic malaise in the country are causing investors to lose faith in the Chinese currency.
- Major Chinese Real Estate Developer Craters To Record Low As Potential Default Reminds Investors Of China’s ‘Real’ Recession Risk Forbes
- Country Garden's property debt woes contribute to Chinese yuan's drop to 9-month low MarketWatch
- Country Garden: What the China Developer's Restructuring Would Look Like Bloomberg
- Contagion fears spread as China property sector cash crunch intensifies Reuters
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