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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic GrowthKiplinger Forecasts In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
By David Payne
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Fed Holds Steady: What That MeansThe October Fed meeting came and went without a rate hike. Wall Street is now wondering what Chair Warsh & Co. will do in December.
By Karee Venema
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A Modern Guide to When You Actually Need to TipAs new technology adds to social pressure, this modern guide to tipping reveals how to approach gratuities for everyone from your barista to the car mechanic.
By Laura Petrecca
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The Best and Worst Presidents for InflationWhich commanders-in-chief presided over relative stability in consumer prices, and which ones saw inflation explode higher?
By Kyle Woodley
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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
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesEconomic Forecasts Ongoing disruptions to oil production and refining in the Middle East and Russia keep fuel prices elevated.
By Jim Patterson
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Keep Spending, but…Economic Forecasts Strong retail sales gains appeared across the board, but tighter budgets are coming.
By David Payne
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September CPI Report Shows Inflation Remains Red-HotThe September CPI report keeps a rate hike in play for the next Fed meeting later this month. Here's what economists are saying about the inflation data.
By Karee Venema
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What the Rich Know About Investing That You Don'tSuccessful investors become rich by following basic rules and being disciplined over the long term. Here's how to accumulate real wealth.
By Coryanne Hicks
