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Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest Rates
The January jobs report came in much stronger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower to start 2026, easing worries about a slowing labor market.
By Karee Venema
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Why the Next Fed Chair Decision May Be the Most Consequential in Decades
Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee, faces a delicate balancing act, both political and economic.
By David Milstead
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The New Fed Chair Was Announced: What You Need to Know
President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his selection for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, who will replace Jerome Powell.
By David Dittman
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The U.S. Economy Will Gain Steam This Year
The Kiplinger Letter The Letter editors review the projected pace of the economy for 2026. Bigger tax refunds and resilient consumers will keep the economy humming in 2026.
By David Payne
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January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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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
The Kiplinger Letter
