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Weak July Jobs Report Cools Rate-Hike OddsThe July jobs report was released Friday morning. Here's what the data show.
By Karee Venema
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic GrowthKiplinger 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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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates CutsForecasts The Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
By David Payne
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July Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe July Fed meeting comes as oil prices fall and the labor market holds steady. And while inflation remains elevated, the FOMC held steady this time around.
By Karee Venema
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Why Does the Fed Prefer PCE Over CPI?Inflation has been top of mind for lots of folks in recent years. Most of Wall Street follows the CPI, but the Fed favors the PCE. Here's why.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Surprise Good News May Not LastEconomic Forecasts Energy prices are headed up again. Will core inflation follow?
By David Payne
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Navigating the New Fed: 5 Conflicts Kevin Warsh Has to Tackle NowFed Chair Kevin Warsh, the new leader of the most important central bank in the world, faces multiple challenges to his still-emerging authority.
By David Dittman
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Are 1-Year CDs A Smart Move Now?Savings The best 1-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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Weak June Jobs Report Quiets the Rate-Hike ConversationThe June jobs report came in well below economists' estimates, but the unemployment rate ticked lower.
By Karee Venema
