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How Long? How Often? 10 Facts About Economic Recessions
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be This Fall?
A dismal July jobs report has lifted expectations for fall rate cuts. How low could the fed funds rate be by year's end?
By Karee Venema Published
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Long-term rates have stair-stepped down, and odds of a cut in short-term rates just rose with a poor jobs report.
By David Payne Last updated
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Should You Buy These ETFs Before the Fed Cuts Rates?
The Fed is likely to lower interest rates this fall, and tactical investors might want to look closer at these ETFs before rate cuts resume.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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July Jobs Report Renews Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
The July jobs report shows weakening in the labor market and lifts expectations for a September rate cut.
By Karee Venema Published
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Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates help you earn returns as high as 4.40%. See our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: More Subdued Growth for a While
Kiplinger Forecasts Read the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast — we assess the state of the economy and review the gross domestic product growth rate.
By David Payne Last updated
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July Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The July Fed meeting came and went, with Fed Chair Powell saying little about a September rate cut and President Trump.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Who Will Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair?
Buzz is building that President Trump could announce Fed Chair Powell's replacement sooner rather than later, even though his term doesn't end until next year.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated