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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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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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Kiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Spending, Costs RiseEconomic Forecasts Trade deals reduce tariff uncertainty, but lock in higher costs of imports.
By David Payne
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March Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed InflationThe Letter With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum.
By David Payne
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The February CPI Report Is Tame, but Higher Inflation’s ComingThe February CPI report arrived in line with estimates, but rising oil prices will likely lift inflation in March.
By Karee Venema
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February Jobs Report Shows a Surprise Drop in PayrollsThe Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, even with a shockingly weak February jobs report. Here's why.
By Karee Venema
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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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Farmers Brace for Another Rough YearThe Kiplinger Letter The agriculture sector has been plagued by low commodity prices and is facing an uncertain trade outlook.
By Matthew Housiaux
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