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The Fed's Latest Move Is Good News for Homebuyers
A steady Fed rate means mortgage rates might stabilize in a tight housing market.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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May CPI Report Comes in Soft: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI A slowdown in inflation keeps the Fed on track for rate cuts later this year.
By Dan Burrows Published
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What This Investment Expert Forecasts For The Rest of 2024
An interview with Dan Suzuki of Richard Bernstein Advisors on expectations for the rest of the year.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Want To Beat Stagflation? Invest Like It's the 1970s
If you're looking to beat sticky inflation and slowing growth in your portfolio, consider using the past as a guide for navigating today's mixed-up economy.
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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When Will the Fed Cut Rates? The Experts Weigh In
Federal Reserve The timing of the first quarter-point cut to the federal funds rate remains as opaque as ever.
By Dan Burrows Published
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May's Jobs Growth Blows Past Forecasts: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report A blowout jobs report and a bit of wage inflation means a Fed pivot towards easing will have to wait.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Chinese E-Tailers Are Surging in the U.S. Market: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Low costs and cheap shipping enable Temu and others to grab market share.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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How Often Bear Markets Occur and 7 Other Facts About Them
investing Bear markets can be terrifying, but they're normal, inevitable and – most importantly – they don't last forever.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Why Your Electric Bill Will Keep Climbing
The Kiplinger Letter There's no end in sight for energy rate hikes, so look for ways to curb your power use.
By Jim Patterson Published
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