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Finance & economics
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts may disappoint investors
Jerome Powell could still surprise on the hawkish side
Leaders
How to finish Japan’s business revolution
Tokyo-listed companies have become more friendly to shareholders, but the job is only half-done
Finance & economics
Can bonds keep beating stocks?
After a terrible couple of months for shareholders, lenders are feeling smug
Business
Japan’s sleepy companies still need more reform
The country’s corporate-governance crusade has a long way to go
Finance & economics
Has social media broken the stockmarket?
That is the contention of Cliff Asness, one of the great quant investors
Finance & economics
As stock prices fall, investors prepare for an autumn chill
Markets are in a very different place from earlier in the year
Finance & economics
Can Japan’s zombie bond market be brought back to life?
Ueda Kazuo begins on a dangerous mission
Finance & economics
Investors should avoid a new generation of rip-off ETFs
Some proposals may even be a risk to financial stability
Finance & economics
Why investors are not buying Europe’s revival
Even though the continent’s stocks are in a “sweet spot”
Leaders
Time to shine a light on the shadowy carry trade
Transparency will help to avoid financial blow-ups
Finance & economics
How to invest in chaotic markets
Contrary to popular wisdom, even retail investors should pay attention to volatility
Finance & economics
Why Warren Buffett has built a mighty cash mountain
Berkshire Hathaway’s boss is an impressive investor, not an economic oracle
Finance & economics
The stockmarket rout may not be over
As investors pause for breath, we assess what could turn a correction into a crash
Finance & economics
Why Japanese stocks are on a rollercoaster ride
Volatility in global markets continues
Finance & economics
Why Japanese markets have plummeted
The global rout continues, with the Topix experiencing its worst day since 1987