The Wall Street cliché is that investors hate uncertainty. Their response recently has been to swing…
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Squeezed Property Owners Put Their Faith in the Fed
The Fed might be done raising rates. But can the cost of debt drop fast enough…
As Rent Rises Cool, So Will Inflation
Nov. 14, 2023 12:21 pm ET Inflation has been cooling, and a big part of why…
The 4% Rule for Retirement Is Back
For those wondering if now is a good time to retire, here’s some encouraging news: The…
Inflation Causes IRS to Raise Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction by 5.4%
Here’s an upside to persistent inflation: More of your income will be taxed at lower rates…
Why the Fed Shouldn’t Get Credit for the Fall in Inflation
Does the Federal Reserve deserve credit for the decline in inflation? The economic evidence is clear:…
The Fun Things in Life Are Giving Us Buyer’s Remorse
The steeper price we pay for tickets and travel changes how we rate our experiences.
The Fed Can Wait
Cooling inflation gives the Federal Reserve a reason not to raise rates, but a strong economy…