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The Market Is Fairly Upbeat. Is It the Calm Before a Storm?

Stocks have risen this year despite uncertainties and outright hostilities in U.S. politics and around the world. But bonds and other markets show signs of concern, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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What Presidential Election? So Far, the Stock Market Doesn’t Care.

Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Trump or Biden? The Stock Market Doesn’t Care.

Prediction markets say former President Donald J. Trump has a good chance of winning. So far, the stock market is fine with that.

By Jeff Sommer

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Investors Pour Money Into Wall St. as Stocks Set New Highs

The influx of cash reflects optimism about the economy and company earnings despite high interest rates and stubborn inflation.

By Joe Rennison

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