If government-backed mortgage companies buy up mortgage-backed securities, rates might come down a smidge. Plus: Prenups, venture capital, carbon credits, and stablecoin interest.
"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal explains why so many investors are buying metals right now, and what it can tell us about where the global economy is heading.
Banks can offer interest on deposits, but cryptocurrency firms are asking whether they can offer something similar to people who hold stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency.
While President Trump’s recent order could persuade lenders to issue more mortgages at lower interest rates, the effects could be small and short-lived.