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Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Still Resilient
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: Sales this year are likely to be mostly stable, even as the economy slows.
By David Payne • Last updated
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February CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Hot underlying data in the CPI report most likely means more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
By Dan Burrows • Published
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February Jobs Report Beats Expectations: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report Underlying data in the stronger-than-expected jobs report relieves some pressure on the Fed when it comes to raising interest rates.
By Dan Burrows • Published
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Will Rising Interest Rates Lead to Soft Landing or Recession?
The fed funds rate is at its highest level since 2007. Modest hikes shouldn’t cause major market upheaval, but more aggressive hikes could be detrimental to the economy.
By Don Calcagni, CFP® • Published
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The Economy is Slowing, But Not Quickly
Economic Forecasts The economy is slowing, but not quickly. There may be a recession in the second half of 2023, but it could be delayed.
By David Payne • Last updated
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January CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Although inflation continued to ease last month, the CPI report still ensures more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
By Dan Burrows • Published
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The Next CPI Report: What to Expect
CPI If January's inflation data come in above forecast, the next CPI report could be bad news for the stock market.
By Dan Burrows • Published
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Jobs Report Shows Massive Hiring in January: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report Market pros weigh in on the whopping 517,000 new jobs created last month – and a drop in the unemployment rate to 1969 levels.
By Dan Burrows • Last updated
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Recession-Proof Stocks: Best Stocks to Buy During a Recession
stocks The U.S. might not be in a recession at the moment, but expectations are high that one could hit in 2023. These are the best recession-proof stocks for investors to consider.
By Will Ashworth • Last updated