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Why Are Grocery Prices Still So High? What’s Driving Your Food BillThe Fed just raised interest rates for the first time in years. Here’s what that could mean for already-high grocery prices and your food budget.
By Rachael Green
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates CutsForecasts The Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
By David Payne
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September 2026 Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe September 2026 Fed meeting was the biggest economic event this week, with all eyes centered on what Chair Warsh & Co. decided to do with interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Blowout August Spending as Consumers Keep SurprisingEconomic Forecasts Strong retail sales gains appeared across the board, but tighter budgets are coming.
By David Payne
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Farmers Brace For Higher CostsThe Kiplinger Letter The war in Iran hikes prices for key agricultural inputs.
By Matthew Housiaux
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How to Invest for Fall Rate Hikes by the FedThe probability the Fed raises interest rates by 25 basis points this week is now greater than 90%.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: A Pickup Is Coming in AugustEconomic Forecasts The 3.4% inflation rate in August was not the improvement that policymakers at the Federal Reserve were looking for.
By David Payne
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: May Sees Multifamily Building SpikeEconomic Outlooks High mortgage rates, persistent affordability constraints and elevated input costs continue to plague the housing market.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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August CPI Keeps a September Rate Hike in Play: What to KnowThe August CPI report is the last inflation update the Fed will see before next week's policy meeting. Here's what economists are saying about the data.
By Karee Venema
