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A surprise drop in U.S. retail sales has investors asking whether the American consumer is finally losing steam. As Walmart, Home Depot and Target prepare to report earnings this week, markets look for clues on whether shoppers are merely taking a breather or pulling back more decisively. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump argues higher gasoline prices are worth paying for the war with Iran, while rising Japanese bond yields highlight growing global concerns about government borrowing costs.
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