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How Much Will Car Prices Go Up With Tariffs?
Tariffs could drive car prices up even higher, for new and used cars, as well as for American brands.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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May Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The May Fed meeting came and went with little fanfare as Fed Chair Powell & Co. stuck to their data-dependent script toward interest rates amid tariff uncertainty. The May Fed meeting came and went with little fanfare as Fed Chair Powell & Co. stuck to their data-dependent script toward interest rates amid tariff uncertainty.
By Karee Venema Last updated
The May Fed meeting came and went with little fanfare as Fed Chair Powell & Co. stuck to their data-dependent script toward interest rates amid tariff uncertainty. -
How the Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Rates Steady Affects Your Savings
Explore how the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates influences the yields on high-yield savings accounts and CDs.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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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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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