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  • What comes after the trade deficit surge
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    Imports will fall, that’s for sure. But exports might fall too. Plus, we discuss what we won’t hear at Wednesday’s Federal Reserve press conference.

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  • How cheap is too cheap?
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    Oil companies are navigating break-even prices on crude oil. Plus, the global economy can’t quit the U.S. dollar and the U.S. won’t throw out synthetic food dye overnight.

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  • Supply chain strain, redux
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    We’ll hear from small business owners and a drayage company about how tariffs are affecting their sectors. Plus, a recap of this week’s economic news with Greg Ip from the Wall Street Journal and Ana Swanson of the New York Times.

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  • What will Trump's trade war do to labor productivity?
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    Amid economic uncertainty — or even an economic downturn — businesses are hesitant to invest in new technology. That’s bad news for productivity. Plus, what “rebalancing” the global economy actually means.

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  • "March is ancient history"
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    Backward-looking economic data doesn’t show signs of a stagflationary economy. But what about now? Plus, digital ad sales and cross-country biking.

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  • Tariff fears likely shrunk the GDP
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    Economists expect we’re in for a GDP contraction in tomorrow’s report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis — and that data pre-dates the actual rollout of “Liberation Day” tariffs. Plus, the trade deficit and mini-retirements.

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  • Taxes due today on goods sold tomorrow
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    Importers and exporters make do in this tariff-driven economy. Plus, a check-in on New York City’s increasingly popular congestion pricing policy.

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  • In this uncertain economy, gold shines
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    Why individuals, companies and central banks are buying up gold right now. Plus, self-driving cars and a cattle rancher.

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  • Savannah Melendez holds her dog, Mia, while celebrating with mother Estela  in October after closing on their first house.
    Courtesy Savannah Melendez

    “Closing was very emotional,” said Savannah Melendez of Anchorage, Alaska. “I remember at one point looking over and seeing tears in my mom's eyes, and that I had to bite my cheeks to not cry with her.”

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  • Trump aims axe at community lender fund
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    Local lenders who rely on the federal program are bracing for the potential loss. Plus, a first-time homebuyer in Anchorage, Alaska, and other world leaders who have championed tariffs.

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