Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
Episodes by Sabri (651)
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How economic uncertainty is affecting the food upcycling business
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Jarrett Dang
and Erika Soderstrom
Nov 24, 2022
Matriark makes products like broth from food remnants. Its founder says a recession can make people think more carefully about resources.
Somebody's been on a gold-buying bender. It's not clear who — or why.
Nov 22, 2022
The amount of gold changing hands has doubled in each of the past two quarters.
How's the holiday shopping season starting to shape up?
Nov 21, 2022
Despite retail promotions and a longer shopping season, inflation may make consumers pay more but get fewer gifts. Fa la la la la.
What's happened so far at the UN's COP27 climate summit?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 15, 2022
The Economist's Vijay Vaitheeswaran says that delegates have discussed issues like reparations and other aid for developing countries.
Inflation cooled in October, but it's just one month
Nov 10, 2022
There's still a long way to go in easing prices, but some economists think inflation has peaked.
Small businesses are worried about inflation and hiring, in that order
Nov 8, 2022
Businesses with 500 employees or fewer — often far fewer — account for about 40% of private payroll in this country. A couple of recent surveys show they’re cautious about the future.
What's with all the hiring?
Nov 2, 2022
Employers keep looking for workers to meet consumer demand, though there are signs the labor market may cool down.
The race for quantum computing, explained
Oct 27, 2022
The technology has potential for both chaos and progress, and could one day break the encryption that protects your privacy on the internet.
As earnings season rolls on, what's the mood of corporate America?
Oct 26, 2022
So far this earnings season, most S&P 500 companies that have reported, beat revenue expectations.
Some signs that rents may be moderating after an up-and-down ride
Oct 25, 2022
Migration shifts due to the pandemic are among the factors that have contributed to price fluctuations in the rental market.