Stock market today: World shares fall as China reports weaker global demand hit its trade in August
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World shares slipped as China reported weaker exports in August, adding pressure on its slowing economy.
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China's exports fell 8.8% in August from a year earlier, while imports fell 7.3%, smaller drops than in July.
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U.S. futures and oil prices also fell, with the S&P 500 and Dow futures down slightly.
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The dominant economic themes remain high inflation and interest rates, which the Fed has hiked to curb prices.
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Strong U.S. services data showed resilient growth but is considered "bad news" by stirring inflation worries, sending Treasury yields higher.
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