Oct 4, 2023

The bond market is bringing the ’90s back

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Investors are rushing to sell bonds, prompting a surge in interest rates and threatening prospects for a soft landing. But we've been here before.

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A blast-from-the-past bond market

by David Brancaccio

We’re tracking a surge in interest rates that’s a consequence of a bond fire sale. Christopher Low of FHN Financial joins “Marketplace Morning Report” to discuss.

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Wealthy households are donating less after a surge of generosity in 2020

by Stephanie Hughes

Oct 4, 2023

A biennial survey out this week from Indiana University and Bank of America also finds that volunteering rebounded among the affluent.

The average amount that affluent households gave last year fell to roughly $35,000 last year.

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The sneaker market is evolving, and Nike is running to keep up

by Kristin Schwab

Oct 4, 2023

While the industry used to be all about the look — think Air Jordans — now it’s about the technology.

World-record breaker Tigist Assefa, right, poses with the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, a shoe that weighs less than a third of a pound, costs $500 and is designed to be worn once.

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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

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Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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Nick Esposito Media Producer

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