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The 'Nothing Ever Happens' Market: How Stocks React (Or Don't) to Geopolitical Events
Geopolitical events – terrorist acts, wars or military intervention – can give stocks a jolt. But that doesn't mean your portfolio will take a long-term hit.
By David Milstead
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Trump's Economic Intervention
The Kiplinger Letter What to Make of Washington's Increasingly Hands-On Approach to Big Business
By Matthew Housiaux
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Trump Tariffs Update: Court Rulings and What's Ahead
Tariffs Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a central tool of his trade policy. Here’s where his tariffs stand now.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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What is AI Worth to the Economy?
The Letter Spending on AI is already boosting GDP, but will the massive outlays being poured into the technology deliver faster economic growth in the long run?
By David Payne
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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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What Happens To Mortgage and Savings Rates If Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governors?
The President has backed off on firing Powell. Instead, he recently announced he fired Fed Gov Lisa Cook.
By Sean Jackson
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How Many IRS Commissioners Have We Gone Through This Year?
IRS Who were the former IRS commissioners, and why did they resign? Find out how IRS turnover can impact your taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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Trump IRS Commissioner Billy Long Out: What's Next for the Tax Agency?
IRS An unconventional commissioner came and went amid broader efforts to reshape the IRS and tax policy in 2025.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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More Shutdown Struggles Ahead for Divided Congress
The Kiplinger Letter Failure to pass a government funding bill by September 30 would trigger a shutdown of many federal services.
By Sean Lengell
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