What’s the Fed’s word of the year?
Dec 13, 2023

What’s the Fed’s word of the year?

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It's certainly not "rizz." But Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell did hint at interest rate cuts in 2024.

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If the Federal Reserve had a word of the year, what would it be?

Dec 13, 2023
We asked economists to give us a word of the year for 2023 that summed up the zeitgeist for monetary policy.
Economist Skanda Amarnath at Employ America says "fortunate" is the word he'd use to describe the Fed's 2023.
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How one California startup hopes to make EV infrastructure more reliable

Dec 13, 2023
ChargerHelp is seeking to train a network of field technicians that can keep EV chargers online.
Evette Ellis and Kameale C. Terry, co-founders of ChargerHelp, one of many startups poised to benefit from federal investment in America’s charging network.
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When will solar and wind overtake coal? Soon, U.S. energy agency says.

Dec 13, 2023
The transition in the electric power sector has more to do with market forces than government policy.
Wind turbines in Big Spring, Texas. The cost-effectiveness of wind and solar power gives them a market advantage over coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel.
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Here's why your car insurance is more expensive these days

Dec 13, 2023
Motor vehicle insurance costs are up 19.2% from last year.
An uptick in extreme weather, which can cause damage to vehicles, is one reason car insurance is getting more expensive.
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It’s this baklava baker’s final year in her home kitchen

The holidays are always the busiest time of year for Rita Magalde of Draper, Utah. When the dust settles, she’s planning on moving into her new commercial kitchen.

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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
Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer