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How Trump’s Fed Fight May Undermine His Trade Negotiations

A flight from U.S. assets, including the dollar, could worsen if the president continues his attacks on the Federal Reserve, analysts warn.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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Trump Shifted on Tariffs After Bond Holders Got Jittery. He Held Millions Himself.

As of August, the president’s investment portfolio showed significantly more in bonds than in stocks. It is unclear if his personal holdings had any bearing on his decisions regarding tariffs.

By Ben Protess Andrea Fuller and Joe Rennison

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Why the Bond Market Holds Sway Over Trump

The bond market has emerged as one of the few brakes on the White House at it pursues its agenda on trade, taxes, personnel and more.

By Colby Smith and Jason Karaian

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Long-Term Investing Has Gotten Riskier as Trump’s Tariffs Shake the Markets

President Trump’s policies have shaken the markets. Protect yourself first, and, only then, take advantage of investment bargains, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer