Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Mar 23, 2022

  Is the Great Resignation actually a great opportunity?

  

  The phenomenon known as the Great Resignation doesn’t appear to be slowing, leaving employers across industries faced with high employee turnover and understaffing. But this change also represents new opportunities, according to Keith Ferrazzi, chairman of the consulting firm Ferrazzi Greenlight. President Biden is heading to Brussels for a meeting with NATO, and is reportedly preparing a new set of Russia sanctions.

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• Mar 23, 2022

  Inflation in the U.K. hits 30-year high, with more demand for food banks

  

  From the BBC World Service: Britain’s finance minister, Rishi Sunak, is under pressure to offer more support for households as he prepares to outline the government’s spring spending plans. Plus, a last-minute change means teenage girls in Afghanistan won’t be allowed return to school for now, which could have longer-term implications for their future job prospects. And, at least 40 surrogate babies are stranded in Ukraine, which is home to one of the largest surrogacy agencies in the world.

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• Mar 22, 2022

  For some, the Big Quit leads to a big career shift

  

  Millions of workers have left their jobs during the pandemic, and many of them are going into new fields. We check in from Boston, where a school workshop has become a hub of people switching from white-collar jobs to learning a trade. The Biden administration says there’s intelligence showing increased preparatory activity for a possible Russian cyberattack on American targets.

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• Mar 22, 2022

  Fed chair Powell says he’s ready to pick up the pace on interest rate hikes

  

  The state of inflation is at the point where the Fed could raise interest rates at a faster-than-expected speed if that’s what’s needed, according to Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. The cruise industry, initially hit hard at the start of the pandemic, is starting to see the occasional wave of success as bans get lifted. The BBC reports on how electronic waste has become a new resource for the Royal Mint.

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• Mar 22, 2022

  Empty shelves abound in Moscow stores as Kremlin insists “enough for everyone”

  

  From the BBC World Service: Global sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have already made drastic changes to everyday life in the country. Multiple stores in Moscow have no sugar and are reporting shortages of other basics, like buckwheat. Plus, we examine what sanctions on some of Russia’s richest people mean for Chelsea, one of London’s richest, most-followed soccer clubs. And, the vacation-goers from Ukraine and Russia who are stranded far from home in Thailand.

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• Mar 21, 2022

  How the Russia-Ukraine conflict could put a dent in the food industry

  

  The war between Russia and Ukraine has put the nickel market in flux. A lot of metal nickel comes from Russia, and nickel is an essential part of stainless steel … which is an essential part of many tools of the food and restaurant industry. Imagine what most kitchen tools are made of, or what a brewery has to think about with its stainless steel kegs. Julia Coronado joins us to discuss the markets’ inflationary environment. The SEC is holding a big meeting today to discuss climate-change risks. 

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• Mar 21, 2022

  Europe’s leaders are discussing a ban on Russian oil, but how far can that go?

  

  In advance of President Biden’s trip to Europe, foreign ministers are meeting today to begin discussion of something many would rather avoid – an embargo of Russian oil. It’s a tricky proposition, as Europe is much more reliant on Russian oil than the United States. The BBC reports on a Boeing plane crash in China as well as the Russian stock exchange reopening. We look into how the removal of medical collection debt from credit reports could affect consumers.

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• Mar 21, 2022

  Plane carrying 132 people crashes in China

  

  From the BBC World Service: The Boeing 737 was being flown by China Eastern, one of the biggest state-owned carriers and one of the largest airlines in Asia. The last large-scale fatal air crash in China was in 2010. Plus, Hong Kong will begin easing some of the world’s tightest COVID-19 restrictions, including flight bans, starting next month. And, the U.K. is planning for a greener, more diverse energy mix by blending hydrogen into its gas network.

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• Mar 18, 2022

  Could it be time for another COVID booster shot? Vaccine makers are calling for it.

  

  Moderna is asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization of a second COVID booster shot. Pfizer also asked for authorization of a second shot earlier this week, although it would be for a more narrow range of the population. Christopher Low is here to deliver insights on today’s market activity. We also take a snapshot of the existing homes market as mortgage rates climb.

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• Mar 18, 2022

  Russia-Ukraine war adds another dimension to market volatility

  

  The daily ups and downs of financial markets tell us what bets market participants are placing on the future. But right now, markets are dealing with a lot of uncertainty caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – and they are reacting accordingly. India is buying discounted Russian oil, and the U.S. and European countries have urged India to spurn Russia to no avail. The BBC reports on cryptocurrency fraud in Australia, and how Meta could be involved.

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