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Volvo CEO Says China Market Gone, Luxury Weakness Remains

Bloomberg MarketsPeople's Republic of China

Volvo plunged by about 30% to a record low after the Swedish automaker’s chief executive officer said the market for Western-developed cars in China is disappearing fast, prompting it to cut 2,500 more jobs. Luxury powerhouses including Hermès and Cartier are suffering steeper slumps in China, in a sign that a spending pullback by the country’s wealthy consumers is hitting even the most resilient brands. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top gue

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