Latest articles by Rodrigo Sermeño
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BNPL Sector Faces Financial and Regulatory Challenges
The Kiplinger Letter BNPL companies are facing the challenges of high costs, tightening financial conditions and regulatory scrutiny.
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More Signs of Belt-Tightening and a Slowing Economy: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Although fewer banks are tightening lending standards, more businesses and households are feeling the squeeze.
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The Recent Uptick In Global Trade Won’t Last
The Kiplinger Letter Global trade continues to fall as economic growth around the world cools.
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: U.S. Trade Gap Widens
Economic Forecasts A weakening global economy doesn’t bode well for U.S. exporters.
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Sales at Lowest Level in 13 Years
Economic Forecasts Availability is better in the new-home market, but that may not last.
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Nationwide Rental Market Continues to Slow
The Kiplinger Letter Expected growth in the rental market is likely to remain slow for the rest of the year amid a slow housing market and cooling economy.
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SEC Cracks Down on Misleading Fund Names and Greenwashing: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The SEC rules aim to crack down on so-called “greenwashing” — misleading or deceptive claims by funds that use ESG factors.
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As Tensions Rise, U.S. Imports From China Shrink: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter China now accounts for less than 13.5% of American imports from abroad.
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U.S. Banks Closed 3,000 Branches Last Year: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Last year, 3,000 U.S. bank branches closed as lenders looked for ways to fight competition from fintech and digital banks and keep pace with technology.
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Falling Prices in China Could Be a Boon For the U.S.: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Falling prices in China could be a boon for the U.S. as the country's weakened economy shows no clear signs of improvement.
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Banks Lost Billions on Bad Loans Last Quarter: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Bank deposits are also down, and more people are tapping into their savings.
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Central Banks Near End of Rate-Hike Cycle: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Some Latin American countries are even cutting interest rates, and more central banks could follow in 2024.
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EU Split On Fiscal Policy After Over-Borrowing in Pandemic: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts As inflation remains stagnant and the ECB mulls another rate hike, EU members are split on a policy requiring smaller budget deficits.
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Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks
Economic Forecasts Regularly updated insights on the economy’s next moves.
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WFH Impact on Commercial Real Estate Market: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Commercial real estate continues to struggle. Office vacancies hit 18.9% in the second quarter of 2023.
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Global Factory Production Dips, but Supply Chains Improve: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts China, along with most nations worldwide, has seen dips in factory production, but supply chains and delivery times have begun to even out.
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Small Businesses See Glimmers of Hope Amid Struggles: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Small businesses are hopeful about the direction of the economy, but challenges such as inflation and finding qualified candidates remain.
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The Fed Launches Real-Time Payments System: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts FedNow, the Federal Reserve's real-time payment system works with banks and service providers to facilitate instant transactions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Consumer Credit Growth Slows as Lending Standards Tighten: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Consumer credit growth is slowing due to high interest rates and banks implementing tighter lending terms on credit cards.
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SEC Sues 2 Major Crypto Exchanges, Attempts to Regulate the Industry: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Financial regulators, like the SEC, want to crack down on the growing crypto industry with a set of checks and balances.
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China’s Economy Slows, Shows No Clear Signs of Improvement: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts China’s economy has slowed due to fewer exports, a dwindling housing market and less consumer spending.
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China’s Economy Weakened by Low House Prices and Falling Exports: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts China’s economy lost momentum in May due in part to fewer exports and declining housing prices, but the country’s fast fashion retailers are booming.
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Automated Home Appraisals May Be Regulated to Prevent Bias: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The federal government is proposing automated home appraisal model regulations to ensure accuracy and prevent bias.
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S&P 500 Companies Are Reducing Buybacks: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Understand why the 2023 outlook for S&P 500 companies includes less cash spending and fewer buybacks.
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