Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
Latest Stories (632)
Are pharmaceutical companies the wrong messenger when it comes to a fourth COVID shot?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 18, 2022
Moderna is asking the FDA to authorize a second booster shot, which follows a similar request from Pfizer earlier this week.
How will making daylight saving time permanent affect the economy?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 16, 2022
Proposed legislation would mean no more “fall back.” But ditching standard time has its disadvantages.
Why is the Federal Reserve raising interest rates if supply chain issues are fueling inflation?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 16, 2022
Consumer prices climbed 7.9% year over year in February, the highest rate in four decades.
Lawmakers want to suspend the federal gas tax. Is that a good idea?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 9, 2022
If several Democratic lawmakers have their way, consumers could soon get a break from a tax of 18.3 cents per gallon.
The Fed's instant processing service promises paychecks "within seconds"
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 7, 2022
Members of Congress have been pushing for the Federal Reserve to create a system like FedNow for years.
Your questions about cryptocurrency answered
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 4, 2022
Over the past decade, digital currencies (particularly bitcoin) have exploded in popularity.
What exactly is the SWIFT banking system?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 3, 2022
It allows financial institutions around the world to communicate quickly and efficiently. Seven Russian banks are being banned from the system.
What obligations do public companies like Spotify have to correct false information?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 28, 2022
Reports of the amount Spotify paid for controversial host Joe Rogan's show has varied in the press from $100 million to over $200 million.
Who picks the businesses on highway exit signs?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 24, 2022
These signs allow businesses to advertise their products, while guiding drivers on the highway.
How lucrative is ice skating?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 18, 2022
For top skaters, endorsement deals can be worth millions.