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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
By David Payne
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Farmers Brace for Another Rough Year
The Kiplinger Letter The agriculture sector has been plagued by low commodity prices and is facing an uncertain trade outlook.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Special Report: The Future of American Politics
The Kiplinger Letter Kiplinger assesses the political trends and challenges that will define the next decade.
By Matthew Housiaux
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January CPI Report Shows Inflation Slowed. Here's What That Means for Rate Cuts
The January CPI report came in lighter than expected. Here's what economists say that means for the Federal Reserve and interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Big Change Coming to the Federal Reserve
The Lette A new chairman of the Federal Reserve has been named. What will this mean for the economy?
By David Payne
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Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest Rates
The January jobs report came in much stronger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower to start 2026, easing worries about a slowing labor market.
By Karee Venema
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Why the Next Fed Chair Decision May Be the Most Consequential in Decades
Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee, faces a delicate balancing act, both political and economic.
By David Milstead
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The New Fed Chair Was Announced: What You Need to Know
President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his selection for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, who will replace Jerome Powell.
By David Dittman
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The U.S. Economy Will Gain Steam This Year
The Kiplinger Letter The Letter editors review the projected pace of the economy for 2026. Bigger tax refunds and resilient consumers will keep the economy humming in 2026.
By David Payne
The Kiplinger Letter
