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US Stocks Pause Weekly Slide Amid Macro Risks and Walmart Slump

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  • US equities show slight premarket relief after a tough week, but significant headwinds remain.
  • Macroeconomic risks, including high inflation, rising energy prices, and soaring bond yields, continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment.
  • Poor earnings from retail giant Walmart also signal cracks in consumer spending.
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