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Investors Are Walking a Tightrope as Stocks Head for a Second Weekly Gain

Signs of slowing inflation are competing with downbeat company forecasts as earnings season begins.

By Joe Rennison

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Investing When Your Time Horizon Is Short

Cut back on stock and bond holdings, and focus on money market funds, C.D.s, Treasury bills and other options that are now offering high yields, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Inflation Is Slowing, Good News for American Consumers and the Fed

Consumer Price Index inflation moderated to 6.5 percent in December, helping Fed officials to lean toward slower rate moves.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Inflation slowed last month thanks to cheaper fuel and airfares.

The Consumer Price Index slowed, climbing 6.5 percent in December, helping Fed officials to lean toward slower rate moves.

By Jeanna Smialek