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Japan’s Economy Slips Into Recession and to No. 4 in Global Ranking

A slowdown in consumer and business spending held Japan back at the end of last year, with the economy contracting for the second straight quarter.

After a Rip-Roaring 2023, the Markets Are Taking a Breather

The stock market’s long-term path has been persistently upward, our columnist says, but there have been plenty of setbacks and it’s wise to prepare for more.

Mortgage Rates and Inflation Could Draw Attention to the Fed This Election

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates in 2024 while moving away from balance sheet shrinking. Yet a key event looms in the backdrop: the election.

Stocks On Track to End Longest Winning Streak in 20 Years

The S&P 500 is on track for its first weekly decline since October, ending Wall Street’s longest winning streak in nearly 20 years.

Fed Minutes Showed Officials Feeling Better About Inflation

Central bankers wanted to signal that interest rates were likely at or near their peak while keeping their options open, December minutes showed.