World stocks dip on poorest China growth rate in nearly 30 years
European shares were choppy in morning trading after Asia slipped, as sterling gave back gains made after a brief Brexit-deal rally
18 October 2019 - 13:01
London — World stocks slipped after China posted its weakest growth rate in nearly three decades on Friday, while the dollar was set for its worst week in almost four months having been pummeled by pound and euro Brexit rallies.
China’s economy grew a slightly less-than-expected 6% in the third quarter, leaving traders hoping that the swift stimulus Beijing and the major global central banks have provided in recent weeks will fend off a more serious downturn...
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