Jul 31, 2024

Other ways the Fed wields its influence

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Quantitative tightening drives up interest rates and cools the economy. When is it time to reverse course? Plus, the central bank decides to keep interest rates steady, and temp worker employment falls.

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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, hints a cut may come in September

by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry

“Marketplace” host Amy Scott explains today’s Federal Open Market Committee interest rate decision.

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Temp worker employment is falling. What does that mean for the U.S. economy?

by Maria Hollenhorst

Jul 31, 2024

While decreasing numbers of temporary workers can be a leading recession indicator, economists say this time might be different.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about a quarter of temporary workers are employed in transportation and material moving occupations such as warehouse jobs.

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When it comes to office space, some firms find better is better — but bigger is not

by Stephanie Hughes

Jul 31, 2024

As workers settle into hybrid work routines, some employers are upgrading to nicer spaces with a smaller footprint.

Some employers are opting to trade in older, larger offices for smaller ones with more amenities, said commercial real estate broker Scott Wimbrow.

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The oil industry would like to know when global demand will peak. That's hard to predict.

by Henry Epp

Jul 31, 2024

An accurate estimate depends on a whole lot of variables.

Oil investors want to know when peak oil may arrive as more consumers are seeking fossil fuel alternatives.

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The Mount Laurel Doctrine and the quest for affordable housing

by Amy Scott and Sofia Terenzio

Jul 31, 2024

Journalist Roshan Abraham tells the story of a New Jersey resident who fought City Hall to get 70,000 units eventually built.

Since 1980, 70,000 units of affordable housing have been built in New Jersey, thanks in part to Ethel Lawrence.

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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