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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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What Does the Federal Reserve Actually Do?The Federal Reserve has been a major plotline in the economy in recent years. So, how does the Federal Reserve work?
By Kim Clark
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Demand for Air Conditioning Heats UpThe Kiplinger Letter Hotter global temperatures spell growth opportunities for the HVAC industry.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: E-Commerce Powers AlongEconomic Forecasts E-Commerce’s share of total core retail spending is at 29% and rising.
By David Payne
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How to Fight the Annoyance EconomyHidden fees, customer service snafus and other financial hassles cost Americans an estimated $165 billion a year.
By Kim Clark
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Surprise Good News May Not LastEconomic Forecasts Energy prices are headed up again. Will core inflation follow?
By David Payne
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Navigating the New Fed: 5 Conflicts Kevin Warsh Has to Tackle NowFed Chair Kevin Warsh, the new leader of the most important central bank in the world, faces multiple challenges to his still-emerging authority.
By David Dittman
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What the June CPI Report ShowedThe June CPI shows inflation cooled as energy prices declined, and the data give the Federal Reserve breathing room on interest rates.
By Dan Burrows
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Weak June Jobs Report Quiets the Rate-Hike ConversationThe June jobs report came in well below economists' estimates, but the unemployment rate ticked lower.
By Karee Venema
