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Stocks rose for the 7th straight month in August, furthering a Wall Street run that has more than doubled the value of the S&P 500 since its pandemic low.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 5:22 PM EST

The ascent looks out of step with the reality of the pandemic in many parts of the U.S., but most investors are confident of two things: The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at rock-bottom levels, possibly for years to come, and the federal government won't be shy about spending heavily to keep the recovery going.

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