Oct 26, 2020

GDP numbers are coming this week. What can we expect?

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And they're likely going to look relatively impressive. But because the second quarter was so rough, we need context for third-quarter numbers. Plus, Dunkin' Brands is eyeing a sale. And, bringing more attention to plastic pollution.

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GDP numbers, an election — there's a lot for markets to think about right now

And Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, thinks we’re going to be without fiscal support — federal pandemic relief — for the next several months, given the impasse lawmakers are at right now. “We’ve made a lot of progress, but we’ve made a lot of progress because of fiscal support,” Coronado said. “So how do we weather the next four, five, six months?”

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Dunkin' Brands in talks for sale to private equity

by Andy Uhler , Kristin Schwab and Alex Schroeder

Oct 26, 2020

Inspire Brands, the owner of Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Jimmy John's, is in talks to buy Dunkin’ Brands.

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Artist turns thousands of plastic bags into Times Square public art project

by Marisa Mazria Katz

Oct 26, 2020

The pop-up "store" is filled with handcrafted items made from single-use plastic bags.

Artist Robin Frohardt stands outside her Times Square immersive art exhibit, "The Plastic Bag Store."

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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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