US debt worries mount

Economy Watch by Interest.co.nz

Aug 20, 202600:08:08Business

Bessent moves off to a rocky start. US data positive. Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia exports strong. Australian inflation expectations rise, jobs market eases.

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