Sep 19, 2023

Strong economic headwinds are buffeting the Fed

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We examine the challenges the Federal Reserve faces as it tries to pull of an economic balancing act. Then, we delve into the ugly history of tipping.

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As Federal Reserve meets, economic headwinds blow

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sep 19, 2023

Consumers facing high energy prices and other burdens may cut back on spending, cooling the economy but, the Fed hopes, not sending it into recession.

The Federal Reserve hopes that things like rising energy prices will help curb consumer spending without spawning a recession.

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Settling the Bill

The tipped minimum wage has origins in slavery

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Erika Soderstrom

Sep 19, 2023

And that legacy means a worker can be paid as little as $2.13 an hour at the federal level.

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The team

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

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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