Segments From This Episode

• Powell says Fed won't cut rates right now

  by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio

  Kai explains the latest decision by the Federal Reserve and what it means in the face of a trade war, economic uncertainty and competing economic interests.

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• The question looming over trade talks: What does the U.S. want from China?

  by Sabri Ben-Achour

  

  President Donald Trump has said he wants a “fair trade deal,” but the pressure created by sky-high tariffs might limit what can be accomplished at talks this week.

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• What it's like to join the economy right now

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  Inflation has made life more expensive. But young adults don't exactly know what things used to cost.

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• The Numbers

  by Kai Ryssdal

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• Lower European interest rates and a falling dollar are prompting companies to issue more bonds in Euros

  by Justin Ho

  

  It makes sense for multinationals that do business in the Eurozone.

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• How small businesses are explaining tariffs to their customers

  by Matt Levin

  

  They’re trying to justify price increases while also avoiding controversy.

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• Seven months after Hurricane Helene, a pottery studio reopens for business

  by Sofia Terenzio

  "Being able to be here again, it's all I could ever hope for," said Hannah Burnisky, owner of Cold Mountain Art Collective in Canton, North Carolina.

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