Markets Around the World Are Rattled by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth
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Markets Around the World Are Rattled by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth

Stocks in Asia tumbled, led by Japan, where declines triggered “circuit breakers” meant to calm rapid moves. European and U.S. markets were set for declines.
Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years
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Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years

Higher inflation and rising wages suggest that the country’s economy can grow without such aggressive stimulus from the central bank.