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Book Review: ‘Madoff: The Final Word,’ by Richard Behar

The journalist Richard Behar communicated extensively with the disgraced financier. His rigorous if irreverent book acknowledges his subject’s humanity.

By Alexandra Jacobs

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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cools, Welcome News

The economy appears to be downshifting and price gains are moderating, as Federal Reserve officials creep closer to beating inflation.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Banks Could Weather Even Extreme Economic Tumult, Fed Finds

The Federal Reserve for the first time tested major banks’ ability to withstand crisis scenarios — and the largest U.S. lenders stood tall.

By Rob Copeland

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Fearing Losses, Banks Are Quietly Dumping Real Estate Loans

If landlords can’t pay back loans on office buildings, the lenders will suffer. Some banks are trying to avoid that fate.

By Matthew Goldstein