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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Level Remains High
Economic Forecasts Consumer spending still has momentum going into the holiday season.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Refuses To Fall
Economic Forecasts Progress toward the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2% inflation appears to be slowing.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Outlook: Telecom Companies Brace for Tough Times
The Letter The telecom industry is entering a new era that threatens profitability. But the coming Trump administration will make it easier for the major players to adjust.
By John Miley Published
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Gap Widened Again in September
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Existing Home Sales Fall Again
Economic Outlooks Home prices keep rising, but the rate of increase continues to slow.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Cuts Rates Again
Forecasts Fed Chair Powell is still intent on cutting short-term interest rates, and will not worry about future fiscal policy changes until they happen.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: Economy is Poised to Downshift
Economic Forecasts GDP growth was likely solid, but the economy is poised to downshift to 2.0% quarterly through 2025.
By David Payne Last updated
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Start-ups Trying to Solve the World’s Hardest Problems
The Letter More investors are interested in companies working on breakthrough science to tackle huge societal challenges. The field of deep tech has major tailwinds, too.
By John Miley Published
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