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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?
By David Payne
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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.
By Karee Venema
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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.
By Karee Venema
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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.
By Anne Kates Smith
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Why I Trust Bonds, Even Now
Columnist Jeffrey Kosnett explains why he stands by investing in bonds.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
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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.
By Karee Venema
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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.
By Karee Venema
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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.
By Jim Patterson
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Should You Buy an iPhone Before Tariffs Hit?
Looming tariffs can make an iPhone purchase seem urgent. Here's what to do if you need another phone but want to save money.
By Laura Gariepy
