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China Takes an Edge in Stocks to a Trade War
Its market appears better situated to withstand an assault.
Tough matchup.
Photographer: Nicolas Asfouri/AFP/Getty Images
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The saber-rattling for a U.S.-China trade war is becoming louder, and many observers are speculating about which country will blink first. One important variable will be the resilience of each country’s stock market, given the potential for mayhem from a melting market. So it’s worth asking which one is more likely to stand its ground.
There are several considerations, most prominently quality, free float and valuation. Let’s see how they stack up for each country.