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Nov 2025
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Government Shutdown Poised to Become Lon...

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P.M. Edition for Nov. 4. WSJ’s Congress reporter Katy Stech Ferek talks about the latest in negotiations as lawmakers search for a deal to end the shutdown. Spencer Jakab, who writes WSJ’s Markets A.M. newsletter, explains why a famous method of valuing stocks suggests rough years ahead. And it’s Election Day in the U.S. Head to WSJ’s live blog for more cove ... Show More
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