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economy1 month ago

China's Property Crisis: Secrets, Slumps, and Silver Linings

China's real estate market has experienced a severe crash following years of rapid growth, with home prices dropping significantly and causing widespread economic repercussions, including a slowdown in construction and household wealth loss. The government is deliberately withholding data to mask the extent of the decline and is avoiding broad stimulus measures, leading to a potential prolonged downturn that could last a decade or more, impacting both the economy and ordinary homeowners.

business2 years ago

Property Market Turmoil: Europe's Signa Takes a Fall

Signa, the property and retail giant controlled by Austrian magnate Rene Benko, has declared insolvency after failing to secure fresh funding, becoming the biggest casualty of Europe's property crash. The group, which owns high-profile projects and department stores across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, blamed external factors affecting its property business and pressure on high-street shopping. The collapse of Signa is expected to have ripple effects on the embattled property sector in Europe. The company's insolvency leaves unfinished construction projects across Germany, and numerous banks and financial institutions have exposure to Signa.