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Japan’s Economy Slows Sharply in Q2 as Bond Yields Hit Three-Decade High

Japan’s economy grew at a much weaker pace than expected in the second quarter, while yields on its benchmark government bonds climbed to levels not seen...

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U.S. Stocks Slip as Retailers Disappoint and Oil Prices Climb

American equity markets closed lower in the latest session, caught between weak retail earnings and a rise in oil prices that added to investor caution. Wall...

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Markets

Stocks slip as bond yields surge and oil prices climb

U.S. stocks pulled back in recent trading as a jump in bond yields and rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The twin pressures revived concerns...

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China’s Economy Faces a Confluence of Pressures as Growth Concerns Mount

China’s economy is navigating a difficult stretch, with weak consumer demand, a prolonged property sector slump, and rising trade tensions combining to cloud the outlook for...

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