Apr 16, 2024

Slow and steady global growth

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Global economic growth has been surprisingly resilient, the IMF says. Plus, how restaurants scout locations.

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National Debt

Demand for Treasury bonds dips in times of uncertainty

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Apr 16, 2024

Investors fear missing out on higher rates of return by locking up the money they put in for 10 years or more.

Thanks to uncertainty about the Fed's next move, bond traders may not be too excited about upcoming Treasury bonds.

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IMF predicts steady global growth that's still low by historical standards

by Stephanie Hughes

Apr 16, 2024

The institution says the world economy continues to show “remarkable resilience.”

IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks during a press briefing at the IMF-World Bank Group spring meetings at IMF headquarters in Washington D.C., on Tuesday.

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How fast casual restaurants pick new locations

by Kristin Schwab

Apr 16, 2024

"There's a lot of science and a little bit of art" involved in finding the perfect place, a Chipotle executive says.

Shake Shack has cracked the code on scouting locations, says hospitality consultant Talia Berman.

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My Economy

Broken sewing machine? This owner and technician might be able to help.

by Sofia Terenzio

Apr 16, 2024

Kate Sprout, owner of Alaska Sewing Machine Repair in Anchorage, Alaska says her new business has allowed her to live the lifestyle that she wants.

Kate Sprout, owner of Alaska Sewing Machine Repair in Anchorage, Alaska, working on a machine.

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Texas' electric grid is feeling the strain, and it's not even that hot yet

by Elizabeth Trovall

Apr 16, 2024

A big part of the problem: Power plants usually go offline for maintenance in April.

April is annual maintenance time for Texas power plants, making it harder for the grid to handle a heat spike.

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Fans want "Coyote vs. Acme," but Warner Bros. isn't releasing it

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio

Apr 16, 2024

The theory is that the studio is trying to save on its tax bill after merging with Discovery, reporter Teddy Brown says.

"What's a little maddening for folks is that we can see all this stuff happening but still have no way to actually change it," says reporter Teddy Brown about fans' frustration over the studio holding onto the film.

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Music from the episode

"In Moe" DJ Premier

"Montara" Pandrezz, j'san, Epektase

"Coco Mango (FloFilz Remix)" MF Doom, FloFilz

"Mean Green" Snarky Puppy

"State of the Art" Gotye

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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