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Trump 2.0's Performance So Far, According to the Stock Market
Six months after President Donald Trump's inauguration, take a look at how the stock market has performed.
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Can the U.S. Break China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals?
The Letter China is using its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?
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June CPI Signals Tariff Impact: What the Experts Say
The June CPI report shows that inflation is accelerating, but at a pace that's in line with economists' expectations.
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Strong April Jobs Report Lowers Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
The June jobs report shows that hiring remains strong and gives the Fed a little extra breathing room when it comes to interest rates.
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Where to Invest in the Back Half of 2025
The crystal ball has gone dark on Wall Street. Flexibility and diversification will be key in the second half of 2025.
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Why I Trust Bonds, Even Now
Columnist Jeffrey Kosnett explains why he stands by investing in bonds.
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June Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The June Fed meeting was a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. have to say about interest rates and the economy.
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May CPI Shows Tariffs Have Yet to Impact Inflation: What the Experts Say
The May CPI report shows that President Trump's whipsaw tariff policies have not had an outsized impact on inflation, but economists remain on guard.
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America's Surprising Strengths in Manufacturing and Exports
The Kiplinger Letter Despite common perceptions that the U.S. doesn't build things anymore, American factories are still hard at work. A special report from The Kiplinger Letter.
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