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Lower gas and electricity costs drove a sharp drop in headline UK inflation in July, Fitch Ratings has downgraded WeWork, and there’s increasing anxiety in China over the real estate sector’s stability.

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UK inflation slows to 6.8% in July as energy prices fall

WeWork credit rating cut further into junk territory by Fitch

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Country Garden crisis brings new pain to China’s property sector

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