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March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The 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 Inflation
The 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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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: War in Iran Spells Higher Gas Prices in the US
Economic Forecasts The loss of roughly a tenth of the world’s oil supply is already raising prices at the gas pump, with more increases to come.
By Jim Patterson
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The February CPI Report Is Tame, but Higher Inflation’s Coming
The 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 Payrolls
The 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 Growth
Kiplinger 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 Year
The 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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Special Report: The Future of American Politics
The Kiplinger Letter Kiplinger assesses the political trends and challenges that will define the next decade.
By Matthew Housiaux
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January CPI Report Shows Inflation Slowed. Here's What That Means for Rate Cuts
The January CPI report came in lighter than expected. Here's what economists say that means for the Federal Reserve and interest rates.
By Karee Venema
