China’s disappointing growth slowdown weighs on markets; oil hits new highs – business live

China’s disappointing growth slowdown weighs on markets; oil hits new highs – business live - short news


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China’s GDP slowed to 4.9% over last yearQuarterly growth drops to just 0.2%

The oil price has hit fresh highs this morning, despite China’s slowdown.

Brent crude touched $86 per barrel for the first time since October 2018.

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source: The Guardian - 18.10.2021

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