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Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

Episodes by Janet (4)

Make Me Smart | Episode 838

What's the deal with ESG and the GOP?

Jan 11, 2023
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Make Me Smart | Episode 798

Corporate profits, we see you

Oct 20, 2022
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Make Me Smart | Episode 795

The surprising factors that affect who gets to live where

Oct 17, 2022
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Make Me Smart | Episode 788

How oil and gas companies fuel the anti-abortion movement

Oct 6, 2022
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Latest Stories (631)

Nordstrom vs. Nordstrom’s: Why do we confuse company names?

by Janet Nguyen
Aug 8, 2019
Tacking on the possessive “s” is a habit for many of us.
A view of a Nordstrom men's store in New York City. Or wait — is it Nordstrom's?
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Your questions about the Federal Reserve and interest rates, answered

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 31, 2019
How exactly do interest rates affect us? And just why is the Fed expected to cut them? We've got you covered.
Businessman signs contract behind home architectural model
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How the U.S. dollar's value compares to other currencies

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 26, 2019
There are pros and cons to a strong dollar.
A view of the U.S. dollar alongside euro notes.
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The Federal Reserve

How a simple statement from Fed Chair Jerome Powell can cause the markets to fluctuate

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 19, 2019
Investors look closely for signs of a rate cut or hike. Here are some examples of how his words moved the Dow.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference on Dec. 19, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
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The Federal Reserve

A guide to the Federal Reserve’s board of directors

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 19, 2019
The Federal Reserve is a complex system that includes dozens of bankers and economic leaders. But who has influence?
A view of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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My Economy

The rising interest in Asian cuisine

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 10, 2019
The professional home cook Andrea Nguyen says she wants to push Vietnamese cuisine into the mainstream.
Andrea Nguyen is a cooking teacher and cookbook author.
Courtesy of Andrea Nguyen
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How Amazon’s logos reflect its evolution

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 5, 2019
The company is currently known for its signature orange smiley face. But it had some growing pains when it came to branding.
A view of Amazon's current logo.
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Who gets a seat at the G-20 table?

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 27, 2019
G-20 members make up more than 80% of the world’s GDP. But they might not be a fair representation of the world.
U.S. President Donald Trump at a dinner at the Imperial Hotel in Osaka on June 27, 2019.
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What the Federal Reserve’s policy statements can reveal about its mindset

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 19, 2019
A single word can indicate the central bank’s attitude toward interest rates.
Federal Reserve statements are scrutinized for clues about the Fed’s future actions. Above, Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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The Federal Reserve

A history of the Fed's interest rate hikes

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 19, 2019
When it fears inflation might be getting too high, the Federal Reserve typically raises interest rates.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell pauses during a news conference after a Federal Open Market Committee meeting January 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Fed has decided to leave interest rates unchanged. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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