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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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Author: First Financial News Desk
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...
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...
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...