Citi: Why we should fear 'Oilmageddon'

Risk of global recession

Natalie Kenway
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Analysts at Citigroup have warned financial markets are currently in a "death-spiral" as tumbling commodity prices are making it difficult for central banks to fight disinflationary forces, with repercussions felt far and wide.

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