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As Hurricanes Persist, Soaring Insurance Costs Hit Commercial Real Estate

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As Hurricanes Persist, Soaring Insurance Costs Hit Commercial Real Estate

Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain.

By Emily Flitter

China Stocks Surge After Mortgage Curbs Are Removed

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China Stocks Surge After Mortgage Curbs Are Removed

After seeing prices decline for years, Chinese officials have made a burst of policy changes aimed at making easier to buy homes.

By Alexandra Stevenson

China Cuts Interest Rates and Mortgage Down Payments

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China Cuts Interest Rates and Mortgage Down Payments

The country’s central bank also freed commercial banks to lend more money in a package of moves aimed at rekindling growth in a stagnant economy.

By Keith Bradsher

Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters

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Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters

The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on financial markets.

By Jeff Sommer