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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
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After Years of Stagnant Growth, Hope Emerges for EU EconomyThe Kiplinger Letter Can a German fiscal push outweigh French political peril?
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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September Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe September Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Hot August CPI Report Doesn't Shift the Rate-Cut Needle: What the Experts SayThe August CPI came in higher than forecast on a monthly basis, but Wall Street still expects a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
