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"Investors see the same polls that everyone else sees"

Nov 5, 2024
Investors don't have a hotline to our political future and are stuck in wait-and-see purgatory, just like the rest of us on this Election Day.
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How to watch for swings in markets as election returns come in

Nov 5, 2024
Reuters is reporting that there could be some big swings in currency markets as election results roll in later tonight.
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Trouble for Temu?

Nov 5, 2024
From the BBC World Service: The European Union says the Chinese e-commerce site may be in breach of the Digital Services Act.
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Misinformation to guard against on Election Day

Nov 5, 2024
Derek Tisler of the Brennan Center for Justice discusses how minor glitches can be amplified into conspiracy theories and spread quickly. He encourages voters to learn more, participate more, and share their concerns with election officials.
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Sing along with "Million Bazillion"

Nov 5, 2024
Your favorite "Million Bazillion" songs about money and the economy.
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The blue vs. red economy

Nov 4, 2024
How local economies may differ along political lines.
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Don't touch that AM dial!

Nov 4, 2024
Why does Congress want all new cars to have AM radio? Plus, Kai visits a San Diego beach that's become a climate research site for the military.
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A different data set to gauge what might happen on Election Day

Nov 4, 2024
Are individual campaign donations a better guide to the election than polls? We'll hear why one economist thinks so.
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Counting the costs of Spain's devastating floods

Nov 4, 2024
From the BBC World Service: Authorities in Valencia, Spain are now facing the massive task of reconstructing key roads and tunnels.
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The other major economic newsmaker of the week

Nov 4, 2024
Yes, tomorrow is Election Day. But don't forget: We have a Federal Reserve meeting this week, too.
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