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But what may matter more was the action in the bond market, because yields arguably should be falling, given subdued inflation, falling consumer confidence, and signs of a weakening economy.

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Investors hoping for an end to wild market swings were reminded on Thursday that fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting tariff plans remains a threat to earnings and the economy, and ...

“But when you see the unemployment rate increasing, that's a pretty good sign that we may be in a recession,” Angel said.