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Strong April Jobs Report Lowers Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
Despite tariff uncertainty, the April jobs report showed hiring remained strong and gave the Fed a little extra wiggle room with interest rates.
By Karee Venema Published
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: The Economy’s Slowdown Is Here
Kiplinger Forecasts A surge in imports ahead of new tariffs caused GDP to contract in the first quarter, and the trade war will mean slow growth this year.
By David Payne Last updated
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I Want to Gift My Niece a Savings Bond. Is That a Good Idea Now?
Kiplinger editor explores if it's still a good idea to get savings bonds as gifts for children, looking at their returns and usability.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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What Wall Street's CEOs Are Saying About Trump's Tariffs
We're in the thick of earnings season, and corporate America has plenty to say about the Trump administration's trade policy.
By Karee Venema Published
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The Economic Impact of the US-China Trade War
The Letter The US-China trade war will impact US consumers and business. The decoupling process could be messy.
By David Payne Published
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If Trump Fires Jerome Powell, What Happens To Savings and Mortgage Rates?
President Donald Trump expressed his desire to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell. If the president is successful, how would it impact your savings accounts?
By Sean Jackson Published
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Ray Dalio Is Ringing Alarm Bells About 'Something Worse Than a Recession'
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio has been sounding off about his concerns for the global economy as a result of tariffs and certain policies, as well as other factors.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Coming Down Amid Trade War
Economic Forecasts Fears of a global economic slowdown have weighed on crude oil prices. Drivers can expect cheaper fill-ups.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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Is the Economy at Risk of a Recession Because of Tariffs? What the Experts Are Saying
With stock markets up and down and tariffs on and off, everyone, including retirees, might wonder what it means for the economy. Here's what the experts think.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published