collapse
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His guilty plea marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which has shaken China's property sector and left investors and domestic banks reeling.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Indicators point to "weakening housing demand following a recent jump in mortgage rates and a collapse in consumer confidence", said Thomas Ryan, North America economist at Capital Economics.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Chevron and Exxon Mobil gained 1.5% and 0.6%, respectively, after the collapse of peace negotiations sparked a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures rising above the $100 level.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Oil rose back above $100 a barrel and Asian equities fell, as the collapse of the U.S.-Iran peace talks poured cold water on hopes of an end to the fighting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Then came the collapse of the government-sponsored entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both promptly nationalized.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing collapse
The Great Depression and The New Deal
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