Jul 1, 2024

Markets, economics and elections outside the United States

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This morning, we're talking economics and global politics in France and the United Kingdom.

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Ripple effects from France's elections

by David Brancaccio

With results from France’s quite sudden elections in, the key index on the Paris stock exchange is up sharply — 1.9% now. We’ll discuss with economist Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives and a professor at UT Austin.

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A look at Boeing's sweetheart deal

There are reports this morning that the Justice Department is close to a deal with Boeing that would allow the company to avoid a trial in connection with two crashes of its 737 MAX jets. Boeing has less than a week to decide whether to accept the arrangement.

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High housing costs likely to play a role in the UK's general election

by Leanna Byrne

Jul 1, 2024

The cost of housing is a big issue in the U.K. general election. Are people actually hopeful that politicians’ pledges could improve things?

The average property price paid by a first-time buyer in the U.K. last year was just over a quarter of a million dollars.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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