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The Betting on the Presidential Election Has Begun

While two leading prediction markets are fighting regulatory restrictions in court, wagers on politics and economics are still being made.

In a Warming World, Clean Energy Stocks Fall While Oil Prospers

The market is focused on making money now and isn’t heeding urgent warnings about climate change, our columnist says.

The Bond Market Is Flexing Its Muscles

Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.

Why High Yields Make Bonds Better Investments Now

Back in 1994, bonds with fabulous yields were there for the taking. Our columnist doesn’t see treasures like that now, but there are solid buys.

Bonds Have Been Awful Investments. It’s a Good Time to Buy.

As interest rates rose over the past few years, bond prices plummeted, making high-quality bonds more attractive, our columnist says.

Stocks and Bonds Have Taken Losses. Invest in Them Anyway.

Most people have lost money in the markets over the last several months, but people who have held on have prospered, our columnist says.

Why High Interest Rates and Energy Prices Are Stressing the Economy

Treasury rates and oil and gasoline prices have been increasing, putting the Fed in a difficult spot, our columnist says.

As Fed Battles Inflation, the Dollar Keeps Its Swagger

The U.S. currency has been on a tear, and the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady is likely to keep the dollar “higher for...

The Market Is Stuck Until the Fed Is Done

Stocks are mired in a holding pattern. The big question, our columnist says, is when will the Federal Reserve start to cut interest rates?

Why the Stock Market’s Summer Doldrums Are Not a Problem

After a fierce rally largely propelled by a handful of tech stocks, the market’s rapid climb stalled in August. That setback could ultimately be a...