Investors worry about a government shutdown; U.S. economic growth increased at an annual rate of 2.1% in the second quarter; first-time claims for unemployment benefits are up a bit less than expected; trading in shares of the troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande is suspended.

Investors worry about a government shutdown; U.S. economic growth increased at an annual rate of 2.1% in the second quarter; first-time claims for unemployment benefits are up a bit less than expected; trading in shares of the troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande is suspended.

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