Jul 21, 2020

Senators vote today on a controversial choice for the Fed

Judy Shelton, nominee for the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images

Judy Shelton and Christopher Waller are nominees for the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Plus, European leaders reach a deal on an economic rescue package. And, a surge in French home sales as Parisians make their countryside moves permanent.

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Senate Banking Committee today votes on two nominees to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors

Karen Petrou, managing partner at Federal Financial Analytics, has more on what the votes might mean.

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COVID-19

European leaders strike deal on COVID-19 recovery fund

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Victoria Craig and Alex Schroeder

Jul 21, 2020

EU leaders have officially signed off on a plan to distribute $850 billion to member countries.

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COVID-19

Some Parisians consider leaving the city permanently in the wake of COVID-19

by John Laurenson

Jul 21, 2020

Realtors see an increase in demand for homes outside the city.

The the deserted Place de l'Etoile and the Arc de Triomphe along the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris.

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Music from the episode

Never Catch Me Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar

The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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