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Kiplinger Special Report: Business Costs for 2026
Economic Forecasts Fresh forecasts for 2026, to help you plan ahead and prepare a budget on a range of business costs, from Kiplinger's Letters team.
By John Miley
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Who Will Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair?
With Jerome Powell's term set to expire in May 2026, President Donald Trump is actively preparing to name a new Fed Chair.
By Jeff Reeves
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Rising Prices: Which Goods and Services Are Driving Inflation?
Rising costs for housing remained an overhang on inflation in July, though consumers saw relief in falling energy prices.
By Dan Burrows
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July CPI Report Boosts Rate-Cut Odds: What the Experts Say
The July CPI report shows that tariffs are having a slight impact on inflation, though not enough to keep the Fed from cutting interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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What Tariffs Mean for Your Sector Exposure
New, higher and changing tariffs will ripple through the economy and into share prices for many quarters to come.
By David Dittman
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How Long? How Often? 10 Facts About Economic Recessions
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
By Dan Burrows
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How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be This Fall?
A dismal July jobs report has lifted expectations for fall rate cuts. How low could the fed funds rate be by year's end?
By Karee Venema
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Japan Tariffs: 5 Things That Might Get More Expensive for You
President Donald Trump's trade agreement with Japan features a 15% reciprocal tariff for all imported products, which could impact the prices of these items when you shop.
By Sean Jackson
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July Jobs Report Renews Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
The July jobs report shows weakening in the labor market and lifts expectations for a September rate cut.
By Karee Venema
