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As China’s Markets Stumble, Japan Rises Toward Record

A change in perception among investors about China and Japan is one of the biggest themes in the markets right now.

By Joe Rennison and Alexandra Stevenson

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After a Rip-Roaring 2023, the Markets Are Taking a Breather

The stock market’s long-term path has been persistently upward, our columnist says, but there have been plenty of setbacks and it’s wise to prepare for more.

By Jeff Sommer

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Mortgage Rates and Inflation Could Draw Attention to the Fed This Election

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates in 2024 while moving away from balance sheet shrinking. Yet a key event looms in the backdrop: the election.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Stocks On Track to End Longest Winning Streak in 20 Years

The S&P 500 is on track for its first weekly decline since October, ending Wall Street’s longest winning streak in nearly 20 years.

By Joe Rennison and J. Edward Moreno