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Households in China Embrace 'Shadow Saving'

Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Summary: Chinese households are stockpiling cash instead of spending, impacting the global economy.
WHO: China
WHAT: Households are stockpiling cash
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Reluctance to spend despite available funds
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