Correspondent & Host
Sabri is a correspondent and host for Marketplace based in New York City. He has many, many plants.
Prices rose 7.1% in November compared to a year ago — less than expected.
Fighting inflation starts like a sprint, but it’s a marathon. And the last few miles are hardest.
Many airports are hoping to raise the fees they charge airlines, and airlines have not responded well. The fight is public and nasty.
There’s been a push for original Medicare recipients to switch to Medicare Advantage, but the plans have seen controversy.
The protests reflect simmering anger over strict government COVID measures.
Blue bonds, or debt-for-nature-swaps, are helping developing nations refinance their debt while conserving their oceans.
Matriark makes products like broth from food remnants. Its founder says a recession can make people think more carefully about resources.
The amount of gold changing hands has doubled in each of the past two quarters.
Despite retail promotions and a longer shopping season, inflation may make consumers pay more but get fewer gifts. Fa la la la la.
The Economist’s Vijay Vaitheeswaran says that delegates have discussed issues like reparations and other aid for developing countries.
