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The global economy may still avoid a recession, despite strengthening headwinds, according to CBRE chief economist Richard Barkham.
In a new analysis, Barkham notes that while several factors raise the possibility of an economic downturn – including the war in Ukraine, continued lockdowns in China, slumping consumer confidence and corporate spending, and tightening real estate debt markets – the overall outlook remains positive.
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