Sep 12, 2024

This is the sound of an inverted yield curve

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The so-called yield curve that tracks U.S. Treasury debt has been inverted for 20 months. Plus, credit card trouble and a chocolatier check-in.

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Along with higher prices, credit card delinquency rates are rising

by Justin Ho

Sep 12, 2024

A new report suggests that could dampen holiday spirits.

Credit card delinquencies are rising due to consumers grappling with higher prices.

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A chocolatier check-in

by Sarah Leeson

We hear from Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean’s Sweets in Portland, Maine, about how the summer was for business and what comes next.

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Why the inverted yield curve is typically a recession predictor

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Sep 12, 2024

But this time may be different. One theory is that weaker data allowed companies to prepare and soften the economic landing.

The yield curve in the U.S. Treasury market has been singing a scary tune for nearly two years. So where's the recession?

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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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