According to the latest data released by Walmart, the company's same-store sales in the health and wellness category in the U.S. domestic market were significantly impacted in the fourth quarter, mainly due to the implementation of the Maximum Fair Pricing Policy that officially took effect on January 1 this year.

According to data from the US Department of the Treasury, in the 12 months ending July this year, overseas investors made net purchases of US stocks totaling $942 billion, marking the highest rolling 12-month total since records began in 1985. The net purchases in the second quarter alone reached $426 billion, setting a new single-quarter record. Meanwhile, overseas demand for US Treasuries has noticeably cooled, with purchase volumes falling significantly. As a result, the US is facing higher costs in government debt financing.