China Evergrande's 2021 Sales Plunge 39%

China Evergrande's 2021 Sales Plunge 39%

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The video discusses the significant decline in sales in 2021, primarily due to liquidity issues that escalated from October. It highlights the severe impact on Evergrande, a major property developer in China, which faced halted projects and defaulted on dollar bonds. The market's reaction to Evergrande's challenges is also covered, noting a temporary stock uptick possibly due to short position covering, despite the sector's ongoing financial obligations.

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What was the percentage drop in Evergrande's sales in December 2021 compared to the previous year?

25%

99%

75%

50%

2.

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What major financial issue did China Evergrande face that affected its sales?

Government regulations

Increase in property prices

Liquidity issues

High demand for properties

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Why are potential buyers hesitant to purchase Evergrande properties?

Lack of available units

Halted construction of units

Poor location of properties

High property prices

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What event occurred on Tuesday in Hong Kong related to Evergrande?

Evergrande declared bankruptcy

Evergrande's stock resumed trading

Evergrande announced a new project

Evergrande launched a new marketing campaign

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What financial obligations does Evergrande face this month?

Increased marketing expenses

Deferred wages and bond liabilities

Higher property taxes

New project investments