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A buoyant global economy is starting to sag

By Andrew Duehren

16 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

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  1. The global economy is facing a potential slowdown with weakening manufacturing activity worldwide. Europe has already slid into a mild recession, China's rebound from Covid-19 lockdowns is faltering, and many emerging markets are struggling with heavy debt burdens and high interest rates.

The global economy’s brief run of good luck may be ending.

Manufacturing activity is weakening across the world. Europe slid into a mild recession earlier this year. China’s much-anticipated rebound from Covid-19 lockdowns is sputtering. Many emerging markets continue to struggle with heavy debt burdens and high interest rates.

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