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Charter Communications (CHTR) stock has now moved lower for 8 consecutive trading days, a cumulative loss of 20%. That streak has erased about $3.5 billion from the company's market value, which now stands at about $14 billion. For anyone holding the stock, the persistent selling has pushed the price to a new low for the year.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after rising Treasury yields and higher interest rates intensified worries over household finances and discretionary consumption, creating headwind conditions for consumer-facing companies. According to Reuters, as borrowing costs on mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards climb, household budgets are increasingly squeezed, encouraging consumers to prioritize saving and basic necessities over non-essential purchases. In addition, recent economic d