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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar: This Week's Reports and Results
This week's light economic calendar features an appearance from Fed Chair Powell and existing home sales data.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?
Rate cuts remain on hold this summer, experts say.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Can the U.S. Break China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals?
The Letter China is using its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?
By David Payne Published
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Came Back in June
Economic Forecasts Core retail sales beat expectations, but tariff effects may hurt later.
By David Payne Last updated
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If Trump Fires Jerome Powell, What Happens To Savings and Mortgage Rates?
President Donald Trump expressed his desire to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell. If the president is successful, how would it impact your savings accounts?
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Tariffs Affecting Some Goods Prices
Economic Forecasts Inflation should rise in the coming months as more tariff effects materialize, but likely by less than first expected if new trade deals happen.
By David Payne Last updated
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Rising Prices: Which Goods and Services Are Driving Inflation?
Inflation accelerated in June, according to the latest CPI data, as rising costs for housing remain an overhang.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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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.
By Karee Venema Published
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Price Growth Falls
Economic Outlooks Existing home sales remain weak due to high financing costs.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
Economic Outlooks