Latest from Stephen Ryan

• Nov 10, 2022

  What happens to customers if one of the biggest crypto exchanges goes bust?

  

  From the BBC World Service: One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, FTX, is on the brink of collapse. A bailout deal it struck with archrival Binance on Wednesday has fallen through. Plus, a new survey says the influence of fossil-fuel lobbyists at climate talks has risen significantly in recent years. And, the costs of supporting migrants who are rescued at sea.

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• Nov 9, 2022

  Discussing the financial asset known as democracy

  

  Political scientist Ian Bremmer helps us figure out economic takeaways from the aftermath of Election Day. David Kelly of J.P. Morgan talks about the impact of possible Republican control of the House. A drought has sapped the water levels of the Mississippi River, and farmers are struggling as a result.

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• Nov 9, 2022

  Markets remain steady as the ballots get counted

  

  We discuss some potential election outcomes and how they could affect the economy. Big spending on state ballot measures led to some mixed results. The waves of tech layoffs have actually endangered the ability of many people to stay in the U.S.

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• 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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