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- 1U.S. Stocks Rise to End Volatile Week●U.S. Stocks Rise To End Volatile Week https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/u-s-stocks-rise-to-end-volatile-week-c8b2dc82?m
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday, capping a week of sharp swings between gains and losses. The Wall Street Journal reports the rebound ended days of volatility that kept investors on edge. Traders are weighing the choppy session against broader questions about the economy and interest rates, with the week's whiplash drawing attention from market watchers worldwide.
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The U.S. economy continues to show strong momentum even as the cost of servicing the national debt keeps rising. The combination raises questions about how long robust growth and elevated interest payments can coexist, and what it means for fiscal policy, inflation and the Federal Reserve's next moves. Observers are weighing whether hot growth justifies higher borrowing costs or adds to long-term debt pressures.