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Why the alternative to the ‘clear and present’ danger from bond yields is this AI-fueled market that’s quietly outperformed

MarketWatch25 September 2026, 11:02 UTCJapan

U.S. stocks are facing hurdles and investors may need to consider looking elsewhere. Goldman Sachs’ global head of hedge fund coverage says Japan may be the answer.

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