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Global stocks were relatively flat on concerns over whether Greece will be able to reach an agreement with its creditors to extend its bailout. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% and the Dow rose 0.3% for the week. Internationally Europe ticked up 0.1% and Japan was off 0.3%. The 10 Year Treasury yield ended the week flat at 2.39%. Article
Greece had little progress with its creditors working out an extension to its bailout and senior officials from all 19 eurozone countries have discussed the possibility of a Greek default and exit from the eurozone.
US job openings rose to 5.4 million in April, a record. It could add further pressure on wage growth.
Retail sales rose 1.2% in May in line with expectations, but a strong pick up from previous months. Article
The producer price index rose 0.5% in May in line with expectations, but showing inflation is ticking higher.
HSBC announced it will cut up to 50,000 jobs and increase its focus on the Asian market.
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