May 28, 2024

What could happen if Israel severs banking ties with the Palestinian economy

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Despite decades of conflict, the two economies are intertwined. The U.S. has warned that ending the relationship would be disastrous.

Segments From this episode

Home prices have reached new records, yet consumer confidence rose. What gives?

by Caleigh Wells

May 28, 2024

Turns out what we're seeing may not be optimism as much as less pessimism.

Plans to buy a new home in the next six months were "at one of the lowest levels that it’s been, I think, in the history of the Consumer Confidence Index,” says Brian Connolly of the University of Michigan.

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What, exactly, does "cost of living" mean — and how is it calculated?

by Kristin Schwab

May 28, 2024

There are many different metrics out there that may not be entirely applicable across locales.

Some employers use cost of living calculations to set salaries and benefits or to decide whether to expand into a new area.

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Farming is "not easy and it's a lot of risk," says Iowa soybean producer

by Kai Ryssdal , Andie Corban and Sarah Leeson

May 28, 2024

"Soybeans are down 18 cents today and then they could go up 50 tomorrow. Who knows?" said April Hemmes, a soybean farmer in Iowa.

Heavy rains have meant some farmers have had to replant hundreds of acres, says farmer April Hemmes.

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Israel-Hamas War

Possible severing of Israeli-Palestinian banking ties stirs worries

by Sabri Ben-Achour

May 28, 2024

If the Israeli finance minister's threat is carried out, the Palestinian economy — and the Palestinian Authority — could be starved of revenue.

Vandalized aid trucks on the Israeli side of a barrier with the West Bank. Before the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, many more Palestinians earned paychecks by working in Israel.

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A Warmer World

Are we in the midst of a climate housing bubble?

by Amy Scott

May 28, 2024

Experts warn rising insurance costs could depress property values in risky areas.

Dave Burt at DeltaTerra Capital thinks the market is due for another correction, as homeowners in places with a growing risk of flooding and wildfire have to pay more for insurance.

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Music from the episode

Wooden Ships Crosby Skills, Nash & Young

Boy With Luv BTS

Franklin's Tower Grateful Dead

Long Lost Lord Huron

Blueberry Eyes MAX, SUGA

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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