Maria Martinez

Europe’s Autos, Luxury Stocks Most at Risk From Coronavirus

People wearing face masks outside a Tiffany & Co. luxury store in Hong Kong. PHOTO: IVAN ABREU/BLOOMBERG NEWS By Maria Martinez Feb. 7, 2020 7:43 am ET | WSJ Pro Autos and luxury goods are among the sectors in Europe that are likely to be worst hit as the coronavirus spreads and damages the Chinese economy and consumption, …

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Coronavirus Economic Drag Could Spread to Europe

PHOTO: YVES HERMAN/REUTERS By Maria Martinez The coronavirus now threatens the eurozone economy’s expected recovery, after a tough year marked by trade tensions, the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, and a slowdown in manufacturing. Numerous uncertainties regarding the virus–how long it will last, how badly it will hurt China’s economy, and whether …

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Plans by Spain’s Government Could Hurt Economy

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, center, sits at the table with the new members of the Spanish Cabinet. PHOTO: MANU FERNANDEZ/ASSOCIATED PRESS By Maria Martinez Jan. 17, 2020 4:41 am ET | WSJ Pro Spain’s economy could suffer if plans by the country’s new coalition government to reverse labor reforms, increase tax, raise the minimum wage and increase …

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