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Bloomberg reports EU Vows More Russia Sanctions If War in Ukraine Worsens . European Union leaders agreed to impose tougher sanctions on Russia, possibly targeting energy and finance, if the war in Ukraine worsens. Leaders early today gave the European Commission a week to deliver proposals for the penalties.
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Today, the Wall Street Journal reported U.S. Consumer Spending Declines 0.1% in July .
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Saxo Bank chief economist Steen Jakobsen points out the 10-Year US treasury note is the cheapest 10-year government bond in the G7, with the interest rate spread near a record high. Spread of US 10-Year Note Yield vs. G7 Average Yield click on chart for sharper image Via email Steen says ..
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IMF chief Christine Lagarde Under Formal Investigation in French fraud case.
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