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Trump’s Attack of Powell Tempered by Risk of Market Panic

President Trump again attacked the chair of the Federal Reserve this week, but advisers say the president has turned more cautious on policies that could stoke extreme financial volatility again.

By Colby Smith Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman

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Trump Shifted on Tariffs After Bond Holders Got Jittery. He Held Millions Himself.

As of August, the president’s investment portfolio showed significantly more in bonds than in stocks. It is unclear if his personal holdings had any bearing on his decisions regarding tariffs.

By Ben Protess Andrea Fuller and Joe Rennison

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Why the Bond Market Holds Sway Over Trump

The bond market has emerged as one of the few brakes on the White House at it pursues its agenda on trade, taxes, personnel and more.

By Colby Smith and Jason Karaian

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Long-Term Investing Has Gotten Riskier as Trump’s Tariffs Shake the Markets

President Trump’s policies have shaken the markets. Protect yourself first, and, only then, take advantage of investment bargains, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer