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China’s currency devaluation came on the heels of its decision to let market forces determine its value.
From: Counting the Cost
Black Monday: The great fall of China
We examine China’s stock market collapse and explore whether its markets are divorced from the real economy.
30 Aug 2015
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As China once again devalues its currency, the yuan, we look at the fallout on emerging markets like South Africa.
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The stock market crash could mean an economic downturn in the near future.
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