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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Spend Freely, for NowEconomic Forecasts Low savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.
By David Payne
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June Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe June Fed meeting was Kevin Warsh's first as chair, with the central bank voting to keep interest rates unchanged as high energy prices boost inflation.
By Karee Venema
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Fed Zeppelin: 5 Songs That Explain the Biggest Central Bank in the WorldJimmy Page and Robert Plant have a lot to say about Donald Trump, Kevin Warsh and "regime change" at the Fed.
By David Dittman
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How the World is Absorbing the 2026 Energy CrisisThe Kiplinger Letter From European sluggishness to a cooling Chinese market, shifting monetary policy and massive capital expenditures will dictate global resilience this year.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Kiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Energy Uncertainty RemainsEconomic Forecasts More certainty on tariffs, but less on energy costs.
By David Payne
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Stabilizing, But HigherEconomic Forecasts Headline inflation of 4.2% in May is likely to be the peak, but not much easing can be expected.
By David Payne
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May CPI Shows Inflation Rose at Its Fastest Pace in 3 YearsThe May CPI report was released Wednesday morning. Here's what the inflation data shows.
By Karee Venema
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Iran and the Global Oil Industry: A Kiplinger Special ReportThe Kiplinger Letter Even after the war ends, oil producers and importers will be racing to lessen their reliance on oil shipments through the Persian Gulf.
By Jim Patterson
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026Economic Outlooks The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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