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What Is a Soft Landing?
A soft landing starts with the Fed and is achieved if the central bank brings inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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Wendy’s Teases “Uber-Style” Surge Pricing
Will your favorite Wendy’s food items cost more next year?
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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What Does the Federal Reserve Actually Do?
The Federal Reserve has been a major plotline in the economy over the last two years. So, how does the Federal Reserve work?
By Kim Clark Published
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A Spotlight on the Plains States: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The labor market is tight in the Plains states and outside of healthcare and construction most sectors are flat or down.
By David Payne Published
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Kiplinger's Commodities Forecast
The Kiplinger Letter Following a rocky few years for markets, we expect commodities to be less volatile in 2024, as a post-pandemic normal finally emerges.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Growth Stalls in China As Property Market Continues to Struggle: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The property market remains a major drag on Chinese growth, with sales now 50% below their peak.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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A Spotlight on the South Central States: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Outside of the tech sector slump, job growth in the South Central states remains buoyant, with healthcare, construction and business investment going strong.
By David Payne Published
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January CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI A hot reading on inflation means interest rates will stay higher for a little longer.
By Dan Burrows Published
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A Spotlight on the Midwest: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Despite slow or no job growth, the overall outlook for the Midwest region remains mostly positive due to in-migration and key business sectors.
By David Payne Last updated
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