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• Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026? - The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.
• Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years - The Bank of Japan moved to slow inflation as the prime minister is borrowing more to fund an ambitious effort to build up industry and support households.
• Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.