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Services sector to bear the brunt of global recession

Unlike in previous downturns, services are likely to underperform industrial sectors this time around. Consumer-facing services, such as leisure and hospitality, are suffering most already. As the shock ripples through supply chains, business services will take more of a hit too. Further ahead, sectors like real estate are better placed to make up lost ground, while international tourism may struggle to recover for years.

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