Sep 3, 2024

Fortune tellers have crystal balls. Economists have the shipping industry.

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On today's show: an exclusive interview with the CEO of German logistics and shipping company DHL.

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A preview of this week's economic data

by Sabri Ben-Achour

The Federal Reserve meets in two weeks to determine what to do with interest rates. Their thinking will be influenced by data on inflation and employment. This Friday, we’ll hear how many jobs were created — and it’s an important one. We’ll discuss with Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives and a professor at the University of Texas-Austin.

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DHL's CEO on tariffs, economic protectionism and Germany's economy

by Leanna Byrne and Meredith Garretson

Sep 3, 2024

"Trade barriers drive inflation," explained Tobias Meyer, CEO of the German logistics company DHL Group.

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