A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles
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A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles

Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.
Are the Federal Reserve’s Rate Increases Working?
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Are the Federal Reserve’s Rate Increases Working?

The Fed’s campaign to slow the economy is gradually taking hold, but officials have been particularly surprised by the job market's resilience.
As the Fed Raises Rates, Worries Grow About Corporate Bonds
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As the Fed Raises Rates, Worries Grow About Corporate Bonds

Executives, analysts and bond traders are all wondering if corporate finance is about to unravel as interest rates rise.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7%
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar Past 7%

The average rate on 30-year mortgages — the most popular kind among Americans — rose to the highest level since 2002, tracking the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign of rate increases.