Global Markets Mixed as US and Asia React to Economic Data and Policy Signals

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US stocks declined slightly, ending a five-day winning streak amid falling Bitcoin prices and rising bond yields, influenced by global interest rate expectations and mixed economic signals, including strong holiday retail sales and international market movements.
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