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Buffett rules out ‘eye-popping’ returns, investors aren’t listening
The Wall Street Journal

Buffett rules out ‘eye-popping’ returns, investors aren’t listening

As investors gather this weekend, Berkshire is poised to hit a US$1 trillion valuation.

Fed acknowledges inflation setback, holds rates steady
The Wall Street Journal

Fed acknowledges inflation setback, holds rates steady

Officials approved a plan to slow the ongoing reduction of their US$7.4tn asset portfolio.

Taxes, tariffs and debt: investors start to fear the presidential election
The Wall Street Journal

Taxes, tariffs and debt: investors start to fear the presidential election

Investors are weighing what the Biden-Trump rematch could mean for their portfolios.