From the BBC World Service: Across Europe, economic challenges and political shifts having been shaking up bond markets.
While more damage and displacement is expected, we’ll examine the estimated losses recorded so far.
Catastrophe bonds keep insurance markets functioning at a time when it’s harder for homeowners to get coverage.
From the BBC World Service: Germany’s economy has shrunk for the second time in a row, with GDP down 0.2% in 2024.
Nonprofits, federal relief programs and crowdfunding campaigns are all being used to help those displaced by the fires.
A growing number of Americans are joining the “sandwich generation” — adults caring for both younger children and aging parents at the same time.
From the BBC World Service: Italian fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani, known for controversial Benetton ad campaigns, has died at age 82.
California’s state backup insurance plans are now buckling under pressure of intensifying natural disasters.
We’ll unpack the latest on the Los Angeles fires. Also: The GOP is readying immigration policies before Donald Trump takes office.
From the BBC World Service: A BBC investigation finds some workers for Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein are working more than 75 hours a week.
