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Unloved Consumer Names Like Walmart Face Pressure as Rate Hike Draws Near

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 16 September 2026, 13:46 UTC By Joel Leon and Emily Forgash 1 min read
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Stocks that are most closely tied to the health of the US consumer have trailed the broader market badly this year. A potential Federal Reserve interest-rate hike Wednesday may add to the segment’s stress.

Stocks that are most closely tied to the health of the US consumer have trailed the broader market badly this year. A potential Federal Reserve interest-rate hike Wednesday may add to the segment’s stress.
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