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The Fed's Latest Move Is Good News for Homebuyers
A steady Fed rate means mortgage rates might stabilize in a tight housing market.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Kiplinger’s Business Spending Outlook: Cautious for Now, Stronger Later
Economic Forecasts Businesses will invest more after the Federal Reserve signals it is going to start cutting interest rates.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger's GDP Outlook: Economic Growth Is Slowing to Normal
Economic Forecasts The economy’s quarterly growth rate will likely average 2.0% from now on.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: February Sales Softer Than Expected
Economic Forecasts Retail sales rebounded only halfway from January’s snowstorm slowdown.
By David Payne Last updated
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A Spotlight on the Pacific States: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Most Pacific states are seeing good job growth in multiple sectors including tourism, hospitality, and construction.
By David Payne Published
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February CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Another hotter-than-expected CPI report muddies the timing for the first interest rate cut.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Farmers Face Another Tough Year As Costs Continue to Climb: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Farm income is expected to decline for a second year, while costs continue to up-end farm profitability.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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February Jobs Growth Tops Estimates Again: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report Another stronger-than-expected jobs report shouldn't change the Fed's calculus on interest rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows Published
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The FOMC is expected to stand pat on interest rates at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows Last updated