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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: First Cut in Short-Term Rates Likely in June
Economic Forecasts Waiting until the June 12 Federal Reserve policy meeting would let the Fed see three more months of inflation data.
By David Payne 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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Kiplinger Housing Outlook for the Spring Home-selling Season
Economic Forecasts The spring home-selling season is arriving. It looks like another tough year for buyers lies ahead with tight inventories and elevated mortgage rates.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Imports Grow Faster than Exports
Economic Forecasts With trade partners struggling, U.S. exporters are in for challenging times.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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The Robots Are Coming... But Not For a While
The Kiplinger Letter There’s excitement in the tech sector over the potential of humanoid robots, but widespread adoption is likely to be years away.
By John Miley 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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