Consumption: purchasing power in free fall in Asia, Europe and Africa
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A vendor at a market in Beijing.
October 27, 2020 AP - Mark Schiefelbein
By: Carol Valade Follow |
Stéphane Lagarde Follow |
François Musseau Follow |
Cherry Sudry-Le Dû
The discontent goes upmarket.
The prices of staple foods are exploding and as a result the purchasing power of households is plummeting everywhere.
In China, Spain, Turkey and the Central African Republic, where insecurity and the problems of transporting food in large cities such as Bangui are added.
The story of our correspondents Stéphane Lagarde, François Musseau, Cerise Sudry-Le Dû and Carol Valade.
consumption
China
Spain
Turkey
Central African Republic
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