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U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

By Eshe Nelson

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For Investors, What if This Time Is Different?

Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election

As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

By Talmon Joseph Smith and Joe Rennison

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Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September

Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.

By Jeanna Smialek