The selloff sweeping the U.S. high-yield debt market is ringing alarm bells among emerging-market investors, reversing a long period of fund inflows.

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The U.S. is no longer in crisis mode, and emerging markets will gain from monetary normalcy, says Diana Choyleva in The Wall Street Journal.

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Trends and innovation are also moving at breakneck speed, powered by an engaged, sophisticated, curious global consumer.

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Some analysts thinks it is only a matter of time before stores are open at 6 p.m. on Christmas – since 20 percent of shoppers say they are open to the idea.

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The shift toward online shopping has thrown many set retail data points out of sorts, but analysts see promising signs for the post-Black Friday period.

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Beacons have been struggling to get off the ground for years, but new research and new developments in consumer preferences could make for an exciting 2020.

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There are more than a few startups that want to make shoppers’ lives easier with artificial intelligence, but none may be doing it as simply as Mezi.

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Recent terrorist attacks have ignited the ongoing debate over consumer privacy and data encryption.

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Amazon and a New Jersey mayor have found peace and goodwill toward each other as a traffic mitigation plan saves the day.

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In retail, as a general rule, big names attract massive headlines. Google any of the top ten retailers in the U.S, and you’ll pull up a slew of headlines. It’s

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