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Markets Fluctuate at the End of a Shaky Week

Persistent pullbacks in recent sessions reflect investors’ worries about stubbornly high inflation.

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After a Terrible Year for Bonds, the Outlook Is Better

October capped their worst 12-month period ever, and the economy is under pressure. Yet the fundamental math of bond returns bodes well for 2023, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

Employers added 263,000 workers in November, even as some industries showed signs of a slowdown. Wage growth exceeded expectations.

By Lydia DePillis

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U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November, the latest sign of the economy’s strength.

The Labor Department report gauged the impact of the Federal Reserve’s campaign to tame inflation by tamping down hiring.

By Lydia DePillis