More winners than losers from further slump in oil prices

The latest slump in the oil price has wreaked havoc on some emerging economies and has taken a toll on the share prices of energy firms. Nonetheless, cheaper oil is still a net positive for global GDP because of the much larger boost it will give to oil consumers.


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