By: Alen
Before the severe winter condition, China already experienced higher inflation and run away food price. Now, the winter that paralyzed certain part of the country should have impact on the economy. The direct impact of the winter are disruption of food, electricity and transport.
As the snow damaged road and structure, rebuilding would cost money and the construction stock should do well. Especially those have operation near the southern part of the country.
The disruption to the transport system would cause rising cost and food price hike. Agriculture and food stock might take a hit for the short term. Food consumption pattern would also be affected, since people is unwilling to pay higher price for food.
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