Inflation
News, insights and expert analysis on inflation from the team at Kiplinger.
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June CPI Report Comes in Soft: What the Experts Are Saying About InflationCPI Odds rise for a September rate cut after prices fall on a monthly basis for the first time in almost two years.
By Dan Burrows
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May CPI Report Comes in Soft: What the Experts Are Saying About InflationCPI A slowdown in inflation keeps the Fed on track for rate cuts later this year.
By Dan Burrows
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It's Not Your Imagination: Your Cereal Box Is ShrinkingFeeling the impact of shrinkflation? To avoid raising prices, some manufacturers are reducing the size of common grocery items. Here’s how to fight back.
By Emma Patch
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Do You Feel More Negative These Days? Blame the AlgorithmConsumer sentiment is more negative today than it was during the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. Could the difference be the rise of social media’s influence?
By Blaine Townsend, CIMC®, CIMA®
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April CPI Report Offers Some Relief: What the Experts Are Saying About InflationCPI CPI moderated last month, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts coming sooner rather than later.
By Dan Burrows
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Having Enough Money for Retirement Still a Top Concern, But Moods Are ChangingA new Gallup poll shows Americans are still concerned about having enough money for retirement, but there are some changes from last year.
By Alexandra Svokos
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March CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About InflationCPI A blowout inflation report pushes back the timing of Fed rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows
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How Inflation, Deflation and Other 'Flations' Impact Your Stock PortfolioThere are five different types of "flations" that not only impact the economy, but also your investment returns. Here's how to adjust your portfolio for each one.
By Kim Clark
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February CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About InflationCPI Another hotter-than-expected CPI report muddies the timing for the first interest rate cut.
By Dan Burrows
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