Inflation fears have led to a sell-off in stocks and bonds in August as the markets fret the possibility of more interest-rate increases.
Tag: Stocks and Bonds
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China and Hong Kong Stocks Slump as Economic Gloom Spreads
A string of worrying data has taken the fizz out of markets.
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Wall St. Weighs the Effect of Weaker China and Stronger U.S.
Investors are worried about the Chinese economy teetering as well as signs that the U.S. economy may be growing too fast for inflation to moderate.
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Country Garden Is Latest Property Giant in China to Run Into Trouble
Country Garden, China’s last big property developer to avoid default, has spooked investors after missing key debt payments, rekindling memories of China Evergrande.
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Wall St. Pessimists Are Getting Used to Being Wrong
The S&P 500 is up about 20 percent this year, but some still warn that the future may not be as rosy as that implies.