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U.K. Inflation Edges Higher, Halting 10-Month Slide

Britain’s inflation rate ticked up to 4 percent in December, driven by an increase in tobacco taxes.

By Eshe Nelson

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A Fed Governor Reiterates That Rate Cuts Are Coming

Christopher Waller, one of seven Washington-based Fed governors, said officials should cut rates as inflation cools — though timing was uncertain.

By Jeanna Smialek

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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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Lugging Credit Card Debt Into 2024? Now’s the Time to Make a Plan

Most Americans with card debt have not outlined a way to bring it down, a new report says. There are ways to get help.

By Ann Carrns