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Weak global trade in the Eurozone has affected the manufacturing sector, while corporate and residential property investments no longer contribute to growth in the US.
While in Japan, “the planned increase in VAT in October, weak exports to China, and moderate wage rises do not point to the economy picking up. ‘In China, the public authorities continue to unleash ad hoc economic stimulus measures to offset the unfavourable effects on growth caused by the Trump administration’s customs tariff increases.’ “
