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Kiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Energy Uncertainty RemainsEconomic Forecasts More certainty on tariffs, but less on energy costs.
By David Payne
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May CPI Shows Inflation Rose at Its Fastest Pace in 3 YearsThe May CPI report was released Wednesday morning. Here's what the inflation data shows.
By Karee Venema
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Iran and the Global Oil Industry: A Kiplinger Special ReportThe Kiplinger Letter Even after the war ends, oil producers and importers will be racing to lessen their reliance on oil shipments through the Persian Gulf.
By Jim Patterson
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May Jobs Report Comes In Hot, Keeps Fed Focused on InflationThe May jobs report was released Friday morning and came in much higher than economists expected..
By Karee Venema
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What the K-Shaped Economy Really MeansThe Letter As the financial fortunes of the wealthy diverge from everyone else, some businesses are poised to thrive, while others struggle with weakening sales.
By Jim Patterson
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Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: Updates and CommentaryOn May 13, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair.
By Karee Venema
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3 Ways Kevin Warsh Will Change the FedThe Senate has confirmed President Trump's nominee, and though he can't cut rates all by himself, there are three things Kevin Warsh can do to change the Fed.
By David Dittman
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April CPI Report: Higher Energy Prices Keep Inflation HotThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East is having a major impact on inflation, with April's annual rise in headline CPI the fastest since 2023.
By Karee Venema
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Manufacturers Face Crunch on Industrial MetalsThe Kiplinger Letter The Middle East conflict has disrupted supplies, increased costs and created another headache for manufacturers dealing with the effects of higher tariffs.
By Matthew Housiaux
The Kiplinger Letter
