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The inflation ‘sweet spot’

How stocks in the past have reacted to different rates of inflation
The inflation ‘sweet spot’

Stock market peak? ‘Easy money’ has been made but room for more gains, strategist says

Focus on finding companies that can clear a higher bar on earnings, strategist says.
Stock market peak? ‘Easy money’ has been made but room for more gains, strategist says

One sure prediction about the stock market’s future is that it won’t be anything like the past

Why U.S. stocks are likely to produce mediocre returns in coming years.
One sure prediction about the stock market’s future is that it won’t be anything like the past

Wary of buying international stocks? At least you no longer need to worry about hedging

New research shows that currency hedging is largely unnecessary.
Wary of buying international stocks? At least you no longer need to worry about hedging

Here’s how to best interpret Warren Buffett’s disappointing recent track record

Berkshire Hathaway’s trailing 15-year edge over the S&P 500 has disappeared.
Here’s how to best interpret Warren Buffett’s disappointing recent track record

Former Vanguard CEO: 5 hurdles facing investors now and how to overcome them

Author of ‘More Straight Talk on Investing’ offers advice on navigating the current financial market climate.
Former Vanguard CEO: 5 hurdles facing investors now and how to overcome them

Hiking the capital-gains tax rate won’t sink the stock market — and here’s why

Past hikes have had little impact on U.S. share prices.
Hiking the capital-gains tax rate won’t sink the stock market — and here’s why

Avoiding Biden’s proposed capital-gains tax hikes won’t be so easy — or will it?

Many taxpayers could avoid the higher tax by timing the realization of capital gains.
Avoiding Biden’s proposed capital-gains tax hikes won’t be so easy — or will it?

How higher taxes on the rich could affect your investment and financial goals

Consider tax-advantaged investments and other ways to make your portfolio more tax efficient.
How higher taxes on the rich could affect your investment and financial goals

A capital gains tax hike might sink stocks. Here’s how financial advisers and their clients can stay a step ahead.

Higher taxes for the ultra-wealthy when they sell stocks would have a ripple effect on all investors.
A capital gains tax hike might sink stocks. Here’s how financial advisers and their clients can stay a step ahead.

Maverick ‘impact-first’ investing sits between philanthropy and market-rate returns

Another option for wealthy investors who want to do good.
Maverick ‘impact-first’ investing sits between philanthropy and market-rate returns

Low rates, rising yields & your money

Dana Peterson, chief economist with The Conference Board, unpacks the Federal Reserve’s role amid the ongoing economic recovery. Plus, Lee Ferridge of State Street Global Markets discusses his firm’s bull case for gold and big tech.
Low rates, rising yields & your money

Stimulus checks alone won’t boost inflation. Here’s what could.

The IRS sent roughly 90 million stimulus checks to Americans in March. WSJ’s chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains why stimulus checks alone are unlikely to spur inflation.Stimulus checks alone won’t boost inflation. Here’s what could.