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Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

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Would changing the Fed's inflation target help people afford homes?

Nov 15, 2024
The trick is finding inflation's sweet spot — too much or too little can lead to a lot of problems for the economy and consumers.
If the Fed allows inflation to go up to 4%, then mortgage rates will rise, says Michael Klein, an economics professor at Tufts University.
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Incumbents are losing around the world, not just the U.S.

Nov 14, 2024
Marketplace looked at how many incumbents lost control of the presidency or prime ministership, finding that more than 70% did.
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How do natural disasters impact consumer spending?

Nov 8, 2024
They cause billions of dollars worth in damage, but many regional economies prove to be resilient.
An aerial view of destroyed and damaged buildings in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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When will we know the results of the 2024 presidential election?

Nov 5, 2024
It may take a few days, since processing votes can be labor intensive.
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Here’s why you can’t blame presidents for inflation

Nov 5, 2024
During the pandemic, a wide variety of factors led to rising prices, including supply chain snarls.
While some blame sitting presidents for inflation, experts told us a variety of factors influence consumer prices.
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The Shohei Ohtani baseball card market is thriving

Nov 1, 2024
Ohtani baseball cards can command hundreds of thousands of dollars. One recently sold for a record $336,000.
Shohei Ohtani capped off his first season with the Dodgers with a World Series win.
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Why are there so many food recalls?

Oct 31, 2024
Changes in the way we eat are introducing new risks into the food supply chain. Frequent testing and recalls can protect the public.
Ninety E. coli cases have been tied to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders across 13 states.
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How much does it cost to go to the World Series? 

Oct 29, 2024
At one point, tickets for tonight’s game were priced at an average of $2,400 on SeatGeek. Now they’re about half that amount.
The Dodgers' Freddie Freeman knocks a two-run homer against the Yankees early in Game 3 of the 2024 World Series.
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