Cut back on stock and bond holdings, and focus on money market funds, C.D.s, Treasury bills and other options that are now offering high yields, our columnist says.
Tag: Stocks and Bonds
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The U.S. May Finally Breach the Debt Ceiling. Here’s Why That Would Be Very Bad.
If Congress fails to increase the government’s borrowing limit in time, the result would be a shock to the economy and financial markets.
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Markets Rise as Investors Like the Look of Hiring and Wage Trends
Traders are betting that a slowdown in job growth and wage gains could reduce the pressure on prices and make the Federal Reserve less aggressive in raising interest rates.
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Southwest’s Meltdown Could Cost It Up to $800 Million
The airline has not said how much it might have to spend to reimburse customers and upgrade its technology systems.
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Fed Officials Fretted That Markets Would Misread Rate Slowdown
Central bankers remained committed to wrestling inflation lower, and wanted to make sure investors understood that message, minutes from its December meeting showed.