Spain Suspends Catalonia Independence Vote

The video discusses the impact of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on the stock market, with the Hang Seng index dropping to a three-month low. It also covers China's economic challenges, including a decline in manufacturing and a negative outlook on industrial profits, leading to reduced GDP growth estimates. Additionally, the video addresses Spain's Constitutional Court suspending Catalonia's planned independence vote.

What was the main demand of the protesters in Hong Kong?

• Reduction in taxes

• Resignation of the chief executive

• Improvement in public transport

• Increase in wages

What was the HSBC PMI for September in mainland China?

• 51.0

• 50.5

• 49.8

• 50.2

Which economic indicators in China showed a deteriorating outlook?

• Agricultural output and employment rates

• Tourism and foreign investment

• Industrial profits, factory output, and credit

• Retail sales and housing prices

What action did Spain's Constitutional Court take regarding Catalonia's independence vote?

• Approved the vote

• Ignored the vote

• Delayed the vote

• Suspended the vote

When was the Catalan independence vote initially planned?

• December 15th

• November 9th

• October 1st

• January 20th