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US stocks: US market slips as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

The Economic Times ·

As investors braced for retail earnings reports, major stock indexes fell, signaling caution in the market.

Oil prices surged, driven by concerns over Iran alongside global supply uncertainties.

Recent economic data from July amplified the cautious atmosphere, as Home Depot and Walmart's earnings loom ahead, promising key insights into consumer spending trends.

Technology stocks, however, exhibited a mixed performance in the face of AI investment risks.

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