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Fed Chair Powell Signals Interest Rate Cuts in Jackson Hole Speech

Jerome H. Powell used a speech in Jackson Hole to signal that the Federal Reserve will begin to cut rates on Sept. 18, and to voice wariness about the job market.

By Jeanna Smialek

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In Peak Election Season, the Stock Market Is Often Fickle. Be Patient.

With the political conventions behind us and a rate cut expected soon, the market has been rallying, yet our columnist says it’s safer to play a longer game.

By Jeff Sommer

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The End of Fabulous Money Market Rates Is Near

You have been able to earn solid returns by parking your money in fairly safe places, our columnist says. But that won’t last much longer.

By Jeff Sommer

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30-Year Home Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.47%

The key mortgage rate had its biggest one-week decline of the year, falling to the lowest level in 15 months.

By Danielle Kaye

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