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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 Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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Trump Reshapes Foreign Policy
The Kiplinger Letter The President starts the new year by putting allies and adversaries on notice.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Congress is Set for a Busy Winter
The Kiplinger Letter The Letter editors review the bills Congress will decide on this year. The government funding bill is paramount, but other issues vie for lawmakers’ attention.
By Sean Lengell
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How the Stock Market Performed in the First Year of Trump's Second Term
Six months after President Donald Trump's inauguration, take a look at how the stock market has performed.
By David Dittman
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The December CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed's Next Move
The December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.
By Karee Venema
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How Worried Should Investors Be About a Jerome Powell Investigation?
The Justice Department served subpoenas on the Fed about a project to remodel the central bank's historic buildings.
By David Dittman
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The December Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Next Fed Meeting
The December jobs report signaled a sluggish labor market, but it's not weak enough for the Fed to cut rates later this month.
By Karee Venema
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What the Rich Know About Investing That You Don't
People like Warren Buffett become people like Warren Buffett by following basic rules and being disciplined. Here's how to accumulate real wealth.
By Coryanne Hicks
