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In stock markets, economic reality is suspended

Published Thu, May 21, 2020 · 09:50 PM

IF EQUITY markets were forward-looking, anticipatory mechanisms, then it would seem as if the world would have little to worry about.

From the low of March 23, the broad US stock market based on the S&P 500 and the technology bellwether Nasdaq Composite Index have both risen by over 32 per ce…

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‘Competition for talent’ a poor excuse to keep key executives’ pay under wraps
An overstimulated US economy is asking for trouble
Too many property agents? Cap commissions on home sales
Time to study broadening of private market access
Far from thawing, the US-China economic war could see a new front opening up
China’s better economic growth hides reasons to worry

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In stock markets, economic reality is suspended

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‘Competition for talent’ a poor excuse to keep key executives’ pay under wraps

An overstimulated US economy is asking for trouble

Too many property agents? Cap commissions on home sales

Time to study broadening of private market access

Far from thawing, the US-China economic war could see a new front opening up

China’s better economic growth hides reasons to worry

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