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Stocks Mixed as Investors Bet on Bigger Fed Cut 
 

The Dow rose while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 slipped as traders ramped up wagers that the Fed will kick off its easing campaign with a big cut.

 
Consumers Have a Debt Problem: Not Enough of the Right Kind 
 

The Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision could be a fateful one for many consumers and in turn for debates about the health of the American spender.

 
Manufacturing activity expands in New York region for first time in almost a year 
 

The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the state, jumped 16.2 points in September to 11.5, the regional Fed bank said Monday. That's the first positive reading since last November.

 
Canada Factory Shipments Rose 1.4% in July 
 

The advance was stronger than expected thanks to an improvement in most of the country's refineries with a rise in prices and demand and a jump in pharmaceutical and medicine sales.

 
Why Europe Is Embracing the New American Growth Model 
 

Following the trail of the U.S. will require more government intervention in industrial and trade policy.

 
Fed Enters Tricky Terrain: Rate Cuts in a Decent Economy 
 

Credit cards, mortgages and savings will be affected when the Federal Reserve makes its expected rate cut. The question this time is how, exactly.

 
Pro Take: Don't Fear the Unemployment Rate 
 

Higher rates of joblessness could be a sign people are coming off the sidelines.

 
Wall Street Turns Skittish on Eve of Rate Cuts 
 

Bond investors are suddenly bracing for a downturn, while equity investors appear more sanguine.

 
A Trump Presidency Could Mean Trade War 2.0 
 

Trump says he plans to impose 10% tariffs on all imported goods-and as much as 60% on those from China.

 
Junk Bonds Tend to Struggle in September. This Year Looks Different. 
 

Junk bonds are turning out to be winners this year.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 16, 2024 15:15 ET (19:15 GMT)

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