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Victor Reklaitis

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Washington correspondent for @MarketWatch

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Joined February 2009
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Inflation surges again, PCE shows, but it was no surprise after the latest spike in oil prices. The Fed pause on interest-rate hikes is unlikely to last with prices still rising. Some say the Fed should have raised rates yesterday. marketwatch.com/story/inflat… via @MarketWatch
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Gen Z voters told us the midterms will boil down to affording life, not social issues trib.al/kB91tgI
Gen Z voters told us the midterms will boil down to affording life, not social issues

Gen Z voters told us the midterms will boil down to affording life, not social issues

MarketWatch talked to younger voters who said many life goals feel unattainable for their generation.

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It’s the strangest job market the U.S. has ever seen. The low-hire, low-fire economy turns 3 years old. @JillianBerman @jbartash @grobb2000 marketwatch.com/story/its-th… via @MarketWatch
It’s the strangest job market the U.S. has ever seen. The low-hire, low-fire economy turns 3 years...

It’s the strangest job market the U.S. has ever seen. The low-hire, low-fire economy turns 3 years...

America has always been a job-creating machine. It has broken down for three straight years, and the implications could be with us for a long time.

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Do you know anyone in high school who is taking AP Personal Finance (in the US)? If so, I would love to speak with them for a @MarketWatch story. I would have to use their full name but am happy to answer any Qs before they decide. Please email me at [email protected]
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Why did the Fed hold off on raising interest rates? Warsh says it’s because an ‘information rich’ period is coming. trib.al/yd7fvc9
Why did the Fed hold off on raising interest rates? Warsh says it’s because an ‘information-rich’...

Why did the Fed hold off on raising interest rates? Warsh says it’s because an ‘information-rich’...

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh addressed why the central bank didn’t raise interest rates on Wednesday.

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Fed meeting today: Hot inflation keeps pressure on Warsh over next interest-rate hike — live updates marketwatch.com/livecoverage…
Fed meeting today: Hot inflation keeps pressure on Warsh over next interest-rate hike — live updates

Fed meeting today: Hot inflation keeps pressure on Warsh over next interest-rate hike — live updates

Follow MarketWatch's coverage of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate meeting, and what it means for markets, the economy and your money.

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A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for stocks, strategists say marketwatch.com/story/a-bigg…
A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for...

A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for...

A divided federal government is expected after the midterms, but the size of the congressional majorities could really matter to markets.

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The U.S. economy is pretty darn good by one measure - and the "good" times seem far from over. So why are Americans so sour? Here's why the economy and GDP aren't telling the whole story. marketwatch.com/story/the-u-… via @MarketWatch
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Anthropic just filed for its IPO. Follow the latest developments here. trib.al/1PK9uLI
Anthropic just put out its IPO filing. Here's everything you need to know.

Anthropic just put out its IPO filing. Here's everything you need to know.

Anthropic publicly released its IPO prospectus on Monday, setting the stage for a stock-market debut as soon as November.

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The 5 big voting issues in the midterm elections that will impact your wallet marketwatch.com/story/the-5-…
The 5 big voting issues in the midterm elections that will impact your wallet

The 5 big voting issues in the midterm elections that will impact your wallet

America won’t be picking a president Nov. 3, but this is how the voting results could affect fuel prices, taxes and more.

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‘Nonanswers’ aren’t working. This is what investors really need from the Fed. @grobb2000 marketwatch.com/story/non-an… via @MarketWatch
‘Nonanswers’ aren’t working. This is what investors really need from the Fed.

‘Nonanswers’ aren’t working. This is what investors really need from the Fed.

What really matters to investors, economists say, is for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to prove he can successfully communicate the central bank’s strategy.

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The U.S. economy is great by this key measure. So why are Americans so sour? trib.al/7BRekp9
The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so...

The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so...

A once-in-a-generation investment boom has created lots of winners — but many Americans are feeling left out.

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Oil markets are on edge ahead of the weekend, as midterm elections near and fresh U.S. strikes on Iran are predicted marketwatch.com/story/oil-ma… via @MarketWatch @Isabelxwang
Oil markets are on edge ahead of the weekend, as midterm elections near and fresh U.S. strikes on...

Oil markets are on edge ahead of the weekend, as midterm elections near and fresh U.S. strikes on...

Oil has climbed back to an Iran-war high and may soon go higher, if the U.S. and Israel strike Iran after their respective voters go to the polls in the coming days.

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Some Republicans are opposing Trump on tariffs. Maine’s Susan Collins just got him to back down on Canadian levies. marketwatch.com/story/some-r…
Some Republicans are opposing Trump on tariffs. Maine’s Susan Collins just got him to back down on...

Some Republicans are opposing Trump on tariffs. Maine’s Susan Collins just got him to back down on...

As she faces a tough midterm race, the five-term GOP senator is touting her successful lobbying effort against certain tariffs on Canada

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A surging U.S. economy looks like it got off to a good start in the waning months of 2026 — but there’s still one big problem. The problem is so big, in fact, most Americans don't even think the economy is all that great. marketwatch.com/story/surgin… via @MarketWatch
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Among the 4 midterm issues below, which are you most concerned about?
43%Soaring energy prices
17%Healthcare expenses
18%Housing costs
22%Taxes/Tariffs
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Young people are giving up their cars. It's not just about affordability. @venessawong saw this data in the Fed's latest Survey of Consumer Finances & did a great job of finding the story behind it >> marketwatch.com/story/young-…
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‘Super’ El Niño may soon make your coffee super expensive marketwatch.com/story/super-… via @MarketWatch
‘Super’ El Niño may soon make your coffee super expensive

‘Super’ El Niño may soon make your coffee super expensive

Agricultural markets around the world are already dealing with record-high diesel prices and high fertilizer costs. A “super” El Niño is almost guaranteed to make matters worse for farmers and...

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Trump says data centers should generate their own electricity — but experts say only states can mandate that marketwatch.com/story/trump-…
Trump says data centers should generate their own electricity — but experts say only states can...

Trump says data centers should generate their own electricity — but experts say only states can...

The president’s statement comes as a voter backlash against the facilities intensifies ahead of the midterm elections.

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Pending home sales sink to 25-year low as buyers flee high mortgage rates trib.al/JQCNMCb
Pending home sales sink to 25-year low as buyers flee high mortgage rates

Pending home sales sink to 25-year low as buyers flee high mortgage rates

Contract signings to purchase homes fell in September to the lowest level on record, as buyers fled the housing market in the wake of the average 30-year mortgage rate crossing over 7%.

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