Latest from Jarrett Dang

• Nov 9, 2022

  Belgium is the latest European country facing cost of living strikes

  

  From the BBC World Service: Only two European Union countries tie mandatory pay raises for the public and private sector to consumer price inflation: Belgium and Luxembourg. But workers in Belgium say those increases aren’t enough, so they’re walking out and demanding more. Plus, Twitter has laid off most workers at its Africa office in Ghana. And, India says it will continue to buy Russian crude oil.

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• Nov 8, 2022

  Thinking about a second job? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about moonlighting.

  

  First, it’s Election Day, and we discuss the possible impact of a recession with Jeffery Cleveland of Payden & Rygel. More people are taking on second jobs for a variety of reasons, according to government data. The European Union is turning up the economic heat on Hungary.

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• Nov 8, 2022

  Who can help pick up the tab on climate change?

  

  At the COP27 climate change summit in Egypt, the White House has an idea to help developing countries with financing. There’s also debate about the role of natural gas. Elsewhere, the Indian Child Welfare Act faces a massive legal test before the Supreme Court.

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• Nov 8, 2022

  Tackling climate change for poorer countries comes with a hefty price tag

  

  From the BBC World Service: Poorer nations need more than $2 trillion dollars each year for the next eight years to tackle the impact of a changing climate, according to a U.N.-backed report. Plus, Britain is in the midst of its worst ever outbreak of bird flu, creating a nightmare before Christmas for poultry farmers and their customers.

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• Nov 7, 2022

  A look at Election Day through a macroeconomic lens

  

  With midterm elections approaching, Julia Coronado discusses how economic viewpoints could have an effect. Elsewhere, credit card debt appears to have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Then we talk about what could be in store for the people left behind after mass layoffs.

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• Nov 7, 2022

  Unions and rail companies remain at odds

  

  Another union has voted to ratify a new labor agreement with rail companies, but there are still sticking points for others. The BBC reports on the agenda for the COP27 climate change summit, which has started in Egypt. We discuss the economics behind grassroots ballot initiatives.

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• Nov 7, 2022

  Who should pay for the impact of climate change on developing countries?

  

  From the BBC World Service: As the COP27 world summit on climate change opens in Egypt, potential compensation for countries with developing economies from their developed neighbors is on the agenda. Plus, Apple says China’s zero COVID strategy will significantly impact iPhone production and shipping this holiday season. And, bus passengers in the U.K. face longer wait times due to a national worker shortage.

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• Nov 4, 2022

  U.S. labor market maintained its strength in October

  

  The Labor Department’s newest jobs report beat expectations, and Chris Low of FHN Financial is here with us to talk about what it could mean for the Fed. Then, we discuss mass layoffs at Twitter. One of our producers illustrates the grind of the New York City rental market.

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• Nov 4, 2022

  Is winter coming for the U.S. job market?

  

  We preview the coming October jobs report. Also, we look at what the Fed might want to keep its eye on regarding the job market. Then, it appears free returns for online purchases are proving a bit too costly for many companies.

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• Nov 4, 2022

  Germany wants economic ties with China “as equals”

  

  From the BBC World Service: At a meeting in Beijing, President Xi Jinping called for greater cooperation between Germany and China during “times of change and turmoil”. The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has faced criticism for not coordinating his trip with other European leaders. Plus, Russian attacks leave 4.5 million people across Ukraine without power. And, we hear why some Albanians are setting their sights on a life in Britain.

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