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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
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What Federal Interest Rates Mean for Your Grocery BillThe relationship between grocery prices and the Federal Reserve has plenty of back-and-forth. Understand how they interplay.
By Rachael Green
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Are Buffett and Berkshire About to Bail on Kraft Heinz Stock?Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway own a lot of Kraft Heinz stock, so what happens when they decide to sell KHC?
By Jeff Reeves
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Trump 2.0's Performance So Far, According to the Stock MarketSix months after President Donald Trump's inauguration, take a look at how the stock market has performed.
By David Dittman
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Can the U.S. Break China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals?The Letter China is using its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?
By David Payne
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June CPI Signals Tariff Impact: What the Experts SayThe June CPI report shows that inflation is accelerating, but at a pace that's in line with economists' expectations.
By Karee Venema
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Strong April Jobs Report Lowers Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are SayingThe June jobs report shows that hiring remains strong and gives the Fed a little extra breathing room when it comes to interest rates.
By Karee Venema
