Dow Jones Falls On Weak China Data; Oil Prices Jump On Extended Production Cuts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell after weak economic data from China, while U.S. oil prices rose and Tesla's stock gained due to increased sales in China.
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Posted 9/5/2023, 2:21:00 PM
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