Inflation
News, insights and expert analysis on inflation from the team at Kiplinger.
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How Inflation Is Impacting Retirees in 2025
January's CPI report shows inflation is running hotter than the Fed would like, at 3%. That's hard on retirees. Is Social Security keeping up?
By Maurie Backman Published
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CPI Report Keeps the Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Disinflation in key areas of consumer prices should help the Federal Reserve stick to its policy path of gradual cuts to interest rates.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Protect Your Retirement Income from Inflation
Making Your Money Last With a new President promising tariffs on imported goods from China, Mexico and Canada, inflation may rise in 2025, but that doesn’t have to jeopardize your long-term security.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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CPI Report Casts Doubt on Rate Cuts in 2025: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI November Consumer Price Index data sealed the deal for a December rate cut, but the outlook for next year is less certain.
By Dan Burrows Published
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How Inflation Impacts Your Taxes: 2025 IRS Tax Changes to Know
Inflation The impact of inflation on federal income tax brackets and some other tax credits might not be all bad.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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October CPI Report Hits the Mark: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI While the current pace of rising prices appears to have leveled off, the expected path of rate cuts has become less certain.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Can a President Fix Inflation? Here's What Donald Trump Could Do
Inflation has been a thorn in the side of many presidential administrations, but how much impact does the commander-in-chief have over price growth?
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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CPI Report Points to Gradual Pace for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying
CPI Inflation surprised to the upside last month but the disinflation trend remains on track.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Interest Rate Cuts and Inflation: What's Really Going On?
For more than two years, we've heard a steady drumbeat of news highlighting inflation and its impact on interest rates. The correlation seems clear, but the issue is actually more complex.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser Published