US stocks drift toward the finish of a winning week
A cooldown in oil prices is clashing on Wall Street with pressure building from the bond market, and the U.S. stock market is making few big moves on Friday.
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US stocks slip after the bond market keeps up the pressure and oil prices rise
Pressure continues to bear down on Wall Street from the bond market, keeping U.S. stocks in check on Thursday following what had been a strong rally.
