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Junk bonds have had a great year, but going forward, investors may miss the sector’s “fallen angels.” A strong economy and falling interest rates have been a great combination for investors in ...

Last month, when the U.S. began military strikes on Iran, markets delivered a reminder that the old playbooks do not always apply. Equities sold off. Oil surged higher. And U.S. Treasuries, ...