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The Stock and Bond Markets Are Getting Ahead of the Fed

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The Stock and Bond Markets Are Getting Ahead of the Fed

Stock and bond markets have been rallying in anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts. But don’t get swept away just yet, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

Is Jerome Powell’s Fed Pulling Off a Soft Landing?

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Is Jerome Powell’s Fed Pulling Off a Soft Landing?

It’s too soon to declare victory, but the economic outlook seems sunnier than it did a year ago, and many economists are predicting a surprising win.

By Jeanna Smialek

American Household Wealth Jumped in the Pandemic

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American Household Wealth Jumped in the Pandemic

Pandemic stimulus, a strong job market and climbing stock and home prices boosted net worth at a record pace, Federal Reserve data showed.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman

U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession

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U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession

White House and Wall Street estimates suggested the economy could withstand a brief shutdown, with risks mounting the longer it lasts.

By Jim Tankersley and Madeleine Ngo