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March Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe 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 InflationThe 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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The February CPI Report Is Tame, but Higher Inflation’s ComingThe 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 PayrollsThe 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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Farmers Brace for Another Rough YearThe 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 PoliticsThe 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 CutsThe 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
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Big Change Coming to the Federal ReserveThe Lette A new chairman of the Federal Reserve has been named. What will this mean for the economy?
By David Payne
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Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest RatesThe 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
