Albert Edwards: China faces imminent sell-off if FX free-fall continues

FX reserves approaching IMF danger level

Daniel Flynn
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China could face a "tidal wave" of speculative selling in the coming months if its FX reserves continue to fall, according to Société Générale strategist Albert Edwards.

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