
Karee Venema
With over a decade of experience writing about the stock market, Karee Venema is the senior investing editor at Kiplinger.com. She joined the publication in April 2021 after 10 years of working as an investing writer and columnist at a local investment research firm. In her previous role, Karee focused primarily on options trading, as well as technical, fundamental and sentiment analysis.
At Kiplinger, Karee oversees a wide range of investing coverage, including content focused on equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), commodities, currencies, macroeconomics and more. She also pens the daily Closing Bell newsletter and is a frequent contributor to the Federal Reserve live blog. Karee's work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including InvestorPlace, TheStreet.com, Investopedia and USA Today.
Karee graduated from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication. When she's not researching and writing investing stories for Kiplinger, Karee spends her time with her family and friends, as well as her three adorable animals – two loving cats and one chatty terrier. She is also an involved member of the community, volunteering for the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Latest articles by Karee Venema
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How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be This Fall?
A dismal July jobs report has lifted expectations for fall rate cuts. How low could the fed funds rate be by year's end?
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar: This Week's Reports and Results
This week's quiet economic calendar features U.S. trade deficit data for June and the regular look at jobless claims as well as three speeches by Fed officials.
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July Jobs Report Renews Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
The July jobs report shows weakening in the labor market and lifts expectations for a September rate cut.
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Figma IPO: Should You Buy FIG Stock?
The excitement surrounding the Figma IPO was evident in the design software company's blowout market debut.
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Stocks Can't Hold Meta, Microsoft Gains: Stock Market Today
The main indexes all opened higher Thursday on impressive Big Tech earnings, but momentum faded into the close.
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July Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The July Fed meeting came and went, with Fed Chair Powell saying little about a September rate cut and President Trump.
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UnitedHealth Stock Drags on Dow: Stock Market Today
Corporate earnings have dominated Wall Street's attention this week, but that changes on Wednesday.
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Stocks Close Mixed to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today
News of an EU-U.S. trade deal was met with muted reaction from market participants who are looking ahead to a jam-packed week.
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Dow Leads as Health Care Stocks Merck and Amgen Gain: Stock Market Today
Second-quarter earnings season remained top of mind Tuesday, with Coca-Cola and GM among those reporting.
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5 Ways Portfolios Have Been Impacted In Trump's First Six Months in Office
President Trump's first six months in office have kept investors on their toes thanks to whipsaw tariff policies and a massive tax cut and spending bill.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Nears Record High After Verizon Earnings
The Nasdaq also notched a new high on Monday, while the Dow finished with a marginal loss.
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Retail Sales Revival
Strong consumer spending and solid earnings for AI chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing boosted the broad market.
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Stock Market Today: Powell Rumors Spark Volatile Day for Stocks
Stocks sold off sharply intraday after multiple reports suggested President Trump is considering firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Hits a New High as Nvidia Soars
A big day for Nvidia boosted the Nasdaq, but bank stocks created headwinds for the S&P 500.
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June CPI Signals Tariff Impact: What the Experts Say
The June CPI report shows that inflation is accelerating, but at a pace that's in line with economists' expectations.
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Strong April Jobs Report Lowers Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
The June jobs report shows that hiring remains strong and gives the Fed a little extra breathing room when it comes to interest rates.
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs After Vietnam Trade Deal
Ahead of a key July 9 tariff deadline, President Trump said the U.S. has reached a trade deal with Vietnam.
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AI vs the Stock Market: How Did Alphabet, Nike and Industrial Stocks Perform in June?
AI is a new tool to help investors analyze data, but can it beat the stock market? Here's how a chatbot's stock picks fared in June.
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Are Banks Open on July 4th?
The Fourth of July is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Friday, July 4.
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Is the Stock Market Open on July 4th?
Investors will enjoy a late-week break, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Friday for the Fourth of July.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing as Trump Scraps Canada Trade Talks
Despite a mid-afternoon slip, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the day at new record highs.
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Near New Highs
The S&P 500 hasn't hit a new high since February. It's been since December for the Nasdaq.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Soar on Israel-Iran Ceasefire
It was a rocky start to the truce, but a temporary halt to fighting between Israel and Iran appears to be holding for now.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Chop as Chipmakers Decline
Several semiconductor stocks fell Friday on reports that the White House may consider revising license waivers for global chipmakers.
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