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US close: Markets slip on Walmart earnings, Powell speech nerves

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Thursday 21 Aug 2025

(Sharecast News) - US stocks posted moderate declines on Thursday as underwhelming results from economic bellwether Walmart hit sentiment, while traders exercised caution ahead of a scheduled speech from Jerome Powell.
Investors also had to contend with a barrage of mixed economic indicators, which included jobless claims rising more than expected...

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