The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback
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The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback

Investors sold stocks and bonds after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, potentially complicating negotiations around Republicans’ tax plan.
Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.
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Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.

Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources.