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Time for the Fed to pivot?
Aug 14, 2024

Time for the Fed to pivot?

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Good news: Inflation is cooling. Bad news: So is the job market. Is it time for the Fed to pivot focus? Plus, food worth traveling for.

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What can the Federal Reserve do about rising unemployment?

by Caleigh Wells
Aug 14, 2024
Many expect that the Fed will cut interest rates to stimulate the job market — but not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
If Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, above, announces an interest rate cut in September, it could take awhile for that cut to stimulate the labor market.
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Housing a big driver of inflation in the July CPI, but there's a lag

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 14, 2024
The data shows rising shelter costs, but industry experts say current market conditions tell a different story.
Overall inflation continues to ease. Housing costs complicate the picture, though.
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The snack-ification of Americans’ diets isn’t going anywhere

by Savannah Peters
Aug 14, 2024
Candy giant Mars, maker of M&M's, will acquire Cheez-It parent Kellanova, signaling that these brands are still betting on snacks.
Mars will purchase Kellanova, the maker of popular snack brands including Cheez-It and Eggo, for about $36 billion.
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The Federal Reserve controls one interest rate. How does that affect all the others?

by Kristin Schwab
Aug 14, 2024
Generally, rates move in concert. But industries have their own criteria for lending and make changes at their own pace.
The Federal Reserve influences interest rates, but the connection is not as tight as some may think. Above, Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Can food tourism help China's cash-strapped cities?

by Jennifer Pak
Aug 14, 2024
Last spring, the industrial town Zibo became a tourist hot spot because of its unique barbecue. Is that a recipe for healthy budgets?
The city of Zibo became a hot spot for tourists seeking out authentic barbecue.
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Music from the episode

"Autumn Sweater" Yo La Tengo
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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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