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Strong April Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts on HoldThe April jobs report shows the labor market remains stable and will likely keep the Fed focused on inflation for the time being.
By Karee Venema
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America Plays Catch Up on DronesThe Kiplinger Letter Washington lags competitors in crucial defense technology.
By Matthew Housiaux
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April Fed Meeting: Rates Remain the Same, Powell to Stick AroundThe April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet.
By Karee Venema
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Aerospace Industry Hopes for Iran WindfallThe Kiplinger Letter Pent-up demand plus boost in defense business bode well for the aerospace sector, despite the challenges.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Inflation at a 2-Year High With War in IranThe March CPI report, released Friday morning, showed spiking energy costs are boosting inflation. Here's what to know.
By Karee Venema
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War in the Middle East Spells Higher Inflation for ConsumersThe Letter The economy can probably withstand the jump in fuel costs, but prices figure to rise faster, straining many budgets.
By Matthew Housiaux
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March Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed InflationThe Letter With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum.
By David Payne
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The February CPI Report Is Tame, but Higher Inflation’s ComingThe February CPI report arrived in line with estimates, but rising oil prices will likely lift inflation in March.
By Karee Venema
