There are reports that the value of some may have dropped by half, a decline on a par with some of the worst-hit parts of America.

有报告显示，有些价格已经减半了，其下降程度已经和美国最糟糕的地方相当了。

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By contrast, Goldman's value-at-risk number-an imperfect but popular measure of risk appetite-hit a new high in the second quarter.

相比之下，高盛价值风险-不完善，但却很常用的风险偏好指标—第二季度达到新高。

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Since the end of last year, shares in strike-hit British Airways have risen in value by nearly a third (see chart below).

从去年年底，遭受重创的英国航空公司股票升值了将近1/3（见下图）。

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The jump comes after shares of Chinese Internet companies have taken a hit after a number of high-value listings last year, in part sparked by investor concerns over fraud and corporate governance at some smaller Chinese firms.

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And it would mean China could continue to buy US Treasury securities at a cheaper price to make up for the declining value of the dollar, which hit a new low for the past several decades today.

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When applied to existing debt, a rating change can result in either a windfall or hit for an investor in the value of the bonds being held.

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