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Q2 GDP and the June Inflation Print Land the Same Morning. Here's What They Actually Tell You.

On July 30, 2026, the advance Q2 GDP estimate and the June PCE inflation report arrive together. Here's how to read a slowing-but-not-stalling economy alongside inflation that's still well above target — and what it means for your money.

Sujit Karki·Jul 24, 2026·4 min read

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The Fed Meets July 29: What a Rate Hold (and $4 Gas) Actually Does to Your Money

The FOMC decides on July 29 with inflation cooling to 3.5% but gas back near $4. Here's what a hold really means for your savings, credit cards, and cash — with a calculator.

Sujit Karki·Jul 23, 2026·5 min read

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The Fed Might Hike in 2026: What It Means for Your Savings and Mortgage

June's CPI print cratered but the Fed still isn't cutting — 9 of 18 officials now pencil in a hike. Here's what rate whiplash means for your HYSA, mortgage, and bonds before the July 28–29 FOMC meeting.

Sujit Karki·Jul 20, 2026·10 min read

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Gold Crashed From $5,600 to $4,000 — Safe Haven or Bubble Popping?

Gold fell nearly 29% from its January 2026 record. Here's why it's a rate-driven correction rather than a popped bubble, what history says about gold crashes, the 28% tax trap nobody mentions, and how much to actually hold.

Sujit Karki·Jul 20, 2026·8 min read

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Understanding Federal Reserve Policy: What Every Investor Needs to Know

A deep dive into how Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions ripple through equity markets, bond yields, and the broader economy — and how to position your portfolio accordingly.

Sujit Karki·Jun 10, 2026·4 min read