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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 SayThe 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 ExposureNew, 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 RecessionsMarkets 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 YouPresident 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 SayingThe July jobs report shows weakening in the labor market and lifts expectations for a September rate cut.
By Karee Venema
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July Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe July Fed meeting came and went, with Fed Chair Powell saying little about a September rate cut and President Trump.
By Karee Venema
