Feb 22, 2024

About these regional bank-commercial real estate concerns…

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Is there more trouble ahead for banks with exposure to commercial real estate, or is the risk overblown?

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The best stock market in a generation

by David Brancaccio

Japan marked a milestone after more than three decades: The key stock indicator for the Japanese stock market — the Nikkei 225 — hit a new high. If you’re 33 years old, you’ve never seen a Japanese market this high. Diane Swonk, chief economist at the audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG remembers the bubble that preceded a slump of a generation and a half.

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The USDA just approved the first online-only grocer to accept SNAP benefits

by Savannah Peters

Feb 22, 2024

Online grocery delivery can be a lifeline for SNAP recipients who have disabilities or lack reliable access to transportation.

Thrive Market is the the first online-only grocer to begin accepting SNAP benefits.

Courtesy Thrive Market

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Banks in Turmoil

How worried should we be about regional banks and commercial real estate?

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Alex Schroeder

Feb 22, 2024

A report from Moody’s Analytics finds there's trouble ahead, but it's more nuanced than a banking collapse due to empty offices.

New York Community Bancorp is only the latest regional bank to raise concerns about ties to commercial real estate.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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James Graham Producer, BBC

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