Sep 9, 2024

Why farmers are feeling so down

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Input and borrowing costs for farmers remain high, while prices for commodities have been trending down.

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National Debt

Congress is back with a budget to pass, but this time a shutdown seems unlikely

by Kimberly Adams

Sep 9, 2024

Nobody wants to take the blame in an election year.

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Is the farm economy in a recession?

by Savannah Peters

Sep 9, 2024

Purdue’s Farmer Sentiment Index hit an 8-year low in August.

Strong harvests and lower commodities prices haven't helped with farmers' glum moods right now.

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A preview of this week's markets

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Last week was a rough one for markets. The S&P 500 closed down more than 4%. So what’s this week looking like? Joining us to talk about it is Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives and a professor at UT Austin.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

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Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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