US stocks sink on tech weakness and tariff confusion
Wall Street extends slide sparked by fears over economic impact of Donald Trump’s on-off trade war
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US stocks fall as consumer confidence sinks most in four years
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US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
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