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After a Burst of New Businesses, a Cooling Economy Intrudes

The pandemic has brought a boom in entrepreneurship, but higher interest rates, a chill in venture capital and fears of recession now pose obstacles.

By Sydney Ember

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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