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Shoppers Hit the Brakes on EVs After Tax Credits ExpireThe 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, ReallyTariffs, 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 CommentaryThe 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 EdgeThe 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 FedThe 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 ReportWhile 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
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Japan's New Era of Risk and ReformThe Kiplinger Letter Japan has entered a pivotal moment in its economic history, undertaking ambitious policy and structural reforms to escape from decades of stagnation.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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How to Invest for Rising Data Integrity RiskAmid a broad assault on venerable institutions, President Trump has targeted agencies responsible for data critical to markets. How should investors respond?
By David Dittman
