Jul 12, 2022

Rising interest rates don’t spell relief for renters

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Renters are being bled dry in many markets, but it could be a year or more before rent increases start to slow. Plus, Peloton shifts gears to focus on subscription services.

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Higher interest rates may not make a dent in rising rents for more than a year

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 12, 2022

Rent growth is expected to ease after interest rates slow down homebuying. It will take even longer for inflation numbers to reflect that.

Month-over-month rent increases should begin to slow as demand cools.

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Global production of wheat, corn declining, increasing hunger risk

by Savannah Peters

Jul 12, 2022

Due largely to the war in Ukraine, supplies will be tight in coming months. That translates into higher prices for those commodities.

Due to port blockages, Ukrainian farmers can’t get shipments of wheat and sunflower seeds out of the country.

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Gaming your finances to get the perfect credit score

Many people try to boost their credit scores when applying for loans but trying to game the algorithms behind those scores is easier said than done

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Peloton focuses on where the money is: subscriptions

by Andy Uhler

Jul 12, 2022

The exercise company seeks higher margins in monthly subs as it outsources the manufacturing of its signature equipment overseas.

Peloton customers pay $40 to $50 for monthly subscriptions to get access to online workouts.

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"Cut!" Hollywood looks for savings as costs rise.

by Kai Ryssdal , Anais Amin and Sean McHenry

Jul 12, 2022

"Productions have to start making choices" due to inflation and supply snags, says Winston Cho of The Hollywood Reporter.

Some producers are considering whether to cut or combine scenes to offset higher expenses, says Winston Cho of The Hollywood Reporter.

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Why the Fed's plans to shrink its balance sheet could get complicated

by Lily Jamali

Jul 12, 2022

The central bank has made its portfolio a key part of monetary policy. But the balance sheet's economic impact isn't entirely clear, experts say.

As the Fed has scooped up assets to carry out quantitative easing, some are asking: At what cost? Above, the Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C.

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Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

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Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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