Economy
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Signs of softness in the labor market should be supportive of rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: Don’t Be Fooled by Recent Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts Read Kiplinger's latest GDP forecast — we assess the state of the economy and review the gross domestic product growth rate.
By David Payne Last updated
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Who Will Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair?
Buzz is building that President Trump could announce Fed Chair Powell's replacement sooner rather than later, even though his term doesn't end until next year.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Where to Invest in the Back Half of 2025
The crystal ball has gone dark on Wall Street. Flexibility and diversification will be key in the second half of 2025.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Why I Trust Bonds, Even Now
Columnist Jeffrey Kosnett explains why he stands by investing in bonds.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
By David Payne Last updated
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June Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The June Fed meeting was a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. have to say about interest rates and the economy.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Why Does the Fed Prefer PCE Over CPI?
Inflation has been top of mind for lots of folks in recent years. Most of Wall Street follows the CPI, but the Fed favors the PCE. Here's why.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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May CPI Shows Tariffs Have Yet to Impact Inflation: What the Experts Say
The May CPI report shows that President Trump's whipsaw tariff policies have not had an outsized impact on inflation, but economists remain on guard.
By Karee Venema Published