WFH Impact on Commercial Real Estate Market: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Commercial real estate continues to struggle. Office vacancies hit 18.9% in the second quarter of 2023. Kiplinger · Aug 8, 2023
Strict AI Regulations Could Hinder Federal Agencies: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to help government agencies, but sweeping regulations could present an issue. Kiplinger · Aug 7, 2023
Will Weight-Loss Drugs Spike Medicare Costs?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Lawmakers are trying to get weight-loss drugs like Wegovy covered by Medicare. Long-term savings are possible, but it could cost the program $27 billion. Kiplinger · Aug 7, 2023
The Aerospace Recovery Is Still Going Strong: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts The aerospace industry is recovering as orders for Airbus and Boeing aircrafts boom, but supply chain issues have slowed production. Kiplinger · Aug 6, 2023
Consumers Spending More, Still Reeling from Inflation: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Consumers are shopping more during major online sales, but While total sales are up, the average purchase cost dipped. Kiplinger · Aug 4, 2023
Could Third-Party Candidates Sway the Election?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts The 2024 presidential election could see third-party candidates chip away at Democrat votes in tight Biden districts. Kiplinger · Jul 31, 2023
More Weight-Loss Drugs, Like Ozempic, are in the Works: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Pharmaceutical companies are developing more weight-loss drugs similar to Ozempic, but these injectables are still expensive. Kiplinger · Jul 31, 2023
UPS and UAW Labor Disputes Rage Over Wage Fights: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts United Auto Workers are at a standstill in negotiations with the Big Three automakers, and UPS has narrowly avoided a Teamsters strike, for now. Kiplinger · Jul 31, 2023
U.S. Boosts Wind Power, Sets Oil Production Record: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts The U.S. wind power market is set to double in size by 2030, but the country's also still focused on oil drilling and production. Kiplinger · Jul 28, 2023
Celebrating 100 Years of The Kiplinger Letter Editor emeritus Knight Kiplinger reflects on an enduring legacy of clear-eyed, unbiased journalism. Kiplinger · Jul 28, 2023
Greenland, U.S. Plans to Boost Tourist Economy: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts A U.S. congressional effort could see some Canadian visitors get longer stays, meanwhile, Greenland bids to be the next vacation hotspot. Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023
All AI Regulations Are Not Created Equal: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts As Congress regulates artificial intelligence, tech advocates urge lawmakers to define different areas of AI, as some are more dangerous than others. Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023
Democrats Hope Bipartisanship Will Smooth Passage of Policy Agenda: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Senate Democrats hope to reach bipartisan agreements for how to regulate AI and lower the cost of prescription drugs, such as insulin. Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023
U.S. Renewable Fuel Requirements to Hit Record High: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and use up a growing supply of renewable diesel, U.S. renewable fuel requirements through 2025 will reach a record high. Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023
Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023 The Fed Launches Real-Time Payments System: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts FedNow, the Federal Reserve's real-time payment system works with banks and service providers to facilitate instant transactions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023 Auto Market Recovers Slowly but Deals Still Hard to Find: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Understand how the auto market is slowly recovering as car inventory improves. Buyers have more options, but interest rates are still high.
Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023 Southwest Airlines Bracing for Pilots Strike: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Southwest Airlines Pilots are at a stalemate with the airline over the pilot scheduling system. It could lead to a strike if an agreement is not met.
Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023 Consumer Credit Growth Slows as Lending Standards Tighten: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Consumer credit growth is slowing due to high interest rates and banks implementing tighter lending terms on credit cards.
Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023 Who Gets Royalties for AI-Created Music? Congress to Review: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts As AI continues to grow, artists want Congress to reconsider the Music Modernization Act and royalties for AI-created music.
Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023 Adoption Of Speedy 5G Services Is Growing: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts The use of mobile video apps, such as TikTok and YouTube, is driving the adoption of 5G around the world.
Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023 SEC Sues 2 Major Crypto Exchanges, Attempts to Regulate the Industry: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Financial regulators, like the SEC, want to crack down on the growing crypto industry with a set of checks and balances.
Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023 Recession Delayed to 2024, If Any: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Rising interest rates haven’t slowed consumer spending enough to bring the economy into a recession so far, but it could still be on the horizon.
Kiplinger · Jul 12, 2023 Pickleball Injuries Are to Blame for Surging Health Care Costs: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts Insurers have reported higher demand than expected for health care related to pickleball injuries. It could cost the U.S. up to $500 million in 2023 alone.
Kiplinger · Jul 10, 2023 Biden Administration Considering Raft of Changes to Labor Rules: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts The Department of Labor is planning new regulations on OSHA reporting, contract worker classification and possibly a new overtime salary minimum.
Kiplinger · Jul 9, 2023 How Low Demand for Cardboard Boxes Could Signal a Recession: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts A drop in cardboard box production indicates a lower demand for consumer goods and a creeping recession, but service industries could mitigate such effects.