Akihiko Kondo and thousands of others are in devoted fictional relationships, served by a vast industry aimed at satisfying the desires of a fervent fan culture.

Workers can display the banner on other areas of the company’s properties, including on lawns. The company is allowing a flag representing an L.G.B.T. employee group.

So many factors cause volatility in the markets, making it tricky even for the experts to know what’s next. They still have ideas.

Friday was the S&P 500’s worst day since early March. Recent comments from Fed officials have fueled expectations that interest rates will climb far faster than anyone had thought.

These months are historically the weakest for the market in a presidential term. Aside from coincidence, there are several possible explanations.

A hybrid-work challenge: taking attendance.

The Digital Services Act would force Meta, Google and others to combat misinformation and restrict certain online ads. How European officials will wield it remains to be seen.

Workers can display the banner on other areas of the company’s properties, including on lawns. The company is allowing a flag representing an L.G.B.T. employee group.

A new study found that even creditworthy shoppers may be unable to find traditional mortgages. But the arrangements often lack typical consumer protections.