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Rising Prices: Which Goods and Services Are Driving Inflation?
Inflation eased according to the latest CPI data, but rising costs for housing, food and other items remain an overhang.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Cooling February CPI Lifts Rate Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
While the Fed is likely to keep interest rates unchanged next week, an encouraging February CPI report raises the odds for more easing later this year.
By Karee Venema Published
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What Is a Recession? 10 Facts You Need to Know
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Mixed Jobs Report Offers Relief for Now: What the Experts Are Saying
The February employment figures were rough around the edges but largely met expectations.
By Dan Burrows Published
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Signs of softness in the labor market should be supportive of rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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What Is Quantitative Easing?
Quantitative easing is one strategy the Federal Reserve uses to stimulate the economy. Here's how it works.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Holding Steady For Now
Economic Forecasts Prices at the pump are above the lows hit earlier this winter, but not by much.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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Is This the Worst Time To Buy a Home?
A new poll shows a vast majority of Americans believe now is a bad time to buy a house, in the worst low in Gallup's history.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated