Segments From This Episode

• Has the pandemic made the U.S. less vulnerable to oil price spikes?

  by Matt Levin

  

  Biden’s ban on Russian oil may raise already high fuel prices. Though recessions followed past runups, this time may be different.

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• For global brands, pulling out of Russia isn’t a yes-or-no question

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  Logistics, business models and a fear of Russians’ reactions are all factors.

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• The war in Ukraine means more chaos for global shipping

  by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

  

  Companies are rerouting around conflict zones and costs are on the rise, explains Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport.

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• How to make sure your Ukraine donations make it to the people who need it

  by Samantha Fields

  

  Donating requires some due diligence, especially when it comes to social media.

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• Could China scoop up Russian goods at bargain-basement prices because of sanctions?

  by Jennifer Pak

  

  If fewer countries want Russian goods, supply goes up and China could, in theory, get cheaper prices. It is a whole other thing in practice.

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