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July CPI Report Lowers September Rate-Hike Odds: What to KnowThe July CPI report showed energy prices fell last month, but they remain much higher year over year. Here's what else the data had to say about inflation.
By Karee Venema
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Weak July Jobs Report Cools Rate-Hike OddsThe July jobs report was released Friday morning. Here's what the data show.
By Karee Venema
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Iran Conflict Boosts Inflation ThreatThe Kiplinger Letter The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma on how quickly to raise interest rates as prices of key commodities stay high.
By Jim Patterson
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How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Prolonged Market DownturnWe like seeing our assets climb, but that won't last forever, and recovery can take a long time. Act now to ensure your assets can carry you through a downturn.
By Barry H. Spencer, Registered Investment Adviser
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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 Does the Federal Reserve Actually Do?The Federal Reserve has been a major plotline in the economy in recent years. So, how does the Federal Reserve work?
By Kim Clark
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Demand for Air Conditioning Heats UpThe Kiplinger Letter Hotter global temperatures spell growth opportunities for the HVAC industry.
By Matthew Housiaux
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How to Fight the Annoyance EconomyHidden fees, customer service snafus and other financial hassles cost Americans an estimated $165 billion a year.
By Kim Clark
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Navigating the New Fed: 5 Conflicts Kevin Warsh Has to Tackle NowFed Chair Kevin Warsh, the new leader of the most important central bank in the world, faces multiple challenges to his still-emerging authority.
By David Dittman
