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What Investors May Face in the New Year: Interview
Keith Lerner, the chief market strategist and chief investment officer for Truist Wealth, speaks with Kiplinger.
By Anne Kates Smith
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The Delayed September Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed
The September jobs report came in much higher than expected, lowering expectations for a December rate cut.
By Karee Venema
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Shoppers Hit the Brakes on EVs After Tax Credits Expire
The Letter Electric cars are here to stay, but they'll have to compete harder to get shoppers interested without the federal tax credit.
By David Payne
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Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty, Oh My: How to Feel Less Stressed About Finances Now, Really
Tariffs, high prices and an uncertain economy getting you down? These steps can help.
By Janna Herron
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October Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The October Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street turned into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. did about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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The Delayed September CPI Report is Out. Here's What it Signals for the Fed.
The September CPI report showed that inflation remains tame – and all but confirms another rate cut from the Fed.
By Karee Venema
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The Economy on a Knife's Edge
The Letter GDP is growing, but employers have all but stopped hiring as they watch how the trade war plays out.
By David Payne
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How to Invest for Fall Rate Cuts by the Fed
The probability the Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in October is now greater than 90%.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Government Shutdown to Delay Data, Including Key Jobs Report
While government shutdowns typically don't impact stock returns, they can delay the release of key economic data – including the monthly jobs report.
By Karee Venema
