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Who would you trust to run the country … and this economy?
Aug 12, 2024

Who would you trust to run the country … and this economy?

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More Americans trust Vice President Kamala Harris to handle the economy over former President Donald Trump, a new survey finds.

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The economy and the presidential election

A recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan and the Financial Times shows that a slightly larger percentage of Americans trust Vice President Kamala Harris to handle the economy over former President Donald Trump. We’ll unpack.

A big week for inflation data

This week, we get some answers to a question people have been grappling with for years everywhere from food banks to corporate boardrooms: what is inflation doing. The hope is for continued progress on inflation, because the longer the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates high, the more it can slow down the economy. Let’s discuss with Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives and a professor at the University of Texas – Austin.

Examining youth unemployment rates

A new report by the International Labour Organization suggests global youth unemployment is at its lowest level in 15 years. But according to the UN agency’s report, not all regions have recovered from the impacts of COVID- 19. The BBC’s Andrew Ochieng reports.

The team

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