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Wall Street Wavers as Retail Forecasts Dim Amid Tariff Woes

8/21/2025

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Wall Street experienced volatility, with major indexes declining from record highs amid interest rate and tariff concerns. Consumer sentiment dropped to 58.6 in July.
U.S. retailers, including Target and Home Depot, issued mixed forecasts, raising worries about the holiday shopping season due to tariffs and rising inflation expectations.
Australia's consumer confidence reached a three-and-a-half-year high in August, boosted by expected interest rate cuts and easing tariff uncertainties.

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Wall Street experienced volatility, with major indexes declining from record highs amid interest rate and tariff concerns. Consumer sentiment dropped to 58.6 in July.
U.S. retailers, including Target and Home Depot, issued mixed forecasts, raising worries about the holiday shopping season due to tariffs and rising inflation expectations.
Australia's consumer confidence reached a three-and-a-half-year high in August, boosted by expected interest rate cuts and easing tariff uncertainties.