Posted 9/18/2023, 9:41:00 PM

China's Economic Woes Won't Derail S&P 500, But May Hurt Some Companies

China's economic struggles unlikely to hurt S&P 500 overall
But some companies with China exposure look riskier
China's recovery post-pandemic has been sluggish
Investors shouldn't ignore China issues completely
Need to watch companies with significant China operations

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