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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Strong March Report Will Put the Fed on Pause
Economic Forecasts Any interest rate cut will likely be delayed until the end of July or later, to make sure inflation is weakening.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Imports and Exports Rise Strongly
Economic Forecasts Economic troubles abroad and a strong dollar are likely to limit U.S. exports this year.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Prices Continue to Rise
Economic Forecasts Tight inventories mean it’s still a seller’s housing market.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Strong Gains Will Ease in Time
Economic Forecasts Job gains have stayed strong, but signs indicate that normalization is coming.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Prices at the Pump Trend Higher
Economic Forecasts As spring arrives, gas prices are following their typical seasonal pattern.
By Jim Patterson 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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