Jan 8, 2024

What needs to happen before we see interest rate cuts

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. Courtesy Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

We'll check in with Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin about potential risks to a soft landing.

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Don't speak too soon

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Many on Wall Street expect the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in March. But Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin explained that a lot is riding on these first few months of the year.

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What new tech will be "in" in 2024?

by Lily Jamali

The tech convention CES starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. Consumer spending on tech is expected to grow this year — and plenty of tech companies will be vying for those dollars.

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How California's expansion of health coverage is affecting low-income undocumented immigrants

by Elizabeth Trovall

Jan 8, 2024

The eligibility expansion benefits the immigrants but may also bring savings to the entire system.

In California, all low-income undocumented immigrants are now eligible for coverage under the state’s version of Medicaid. Some of that expansion expense may bring savings elsewhere.

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