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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Pause is Likely Temporary
Economic Forecasts Retail sales pulled back in January, after a strong December, but may not be out of gas yet.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
This week's economic calendar features Fed Chair Jerome Powell as well as retail sales data and an unusually interesting weekly jobless claims update.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Ray Dalio Is Ringing Alarm Bells About 'Something Worse Than a Recession'
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio has been sounding off about his concerns for the global economy as a result of tariffs and certain policies, as well as other factors.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Coming Down Amid Trade War
Economic Forecasts Fears of a global economic slowdown have weighed on crude oil prices. Drivers can expect cheaper fill-ups.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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Is the Economy at Risk of a Recession Because of Tariffs? What the Experts Are Saying
With the stock markets up and down and tariffs on and off everyone including retirees may wonder what it means for the economy. Here's what the experts think.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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How Often Bear Markets Occur and 7 Other Facts About Them
investing Bear markets can be terrifying, but they're normal, inevitable and – most importantly – they don't last forever.
By Dan Burrows 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 Published
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Tariff Turmoil Overshadows Strong March Jobs Report: What the Experts Are Saying
The March jobs report came in stronger than expected, but the good news is being overshadowed by President Trump's trade war.
By Karee Venema Published