Oct 9, 2023

Businesses eye opportunities in student loan repayments

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Investors have poured $1.2 billion into student loan management startups in the past year. We explore. But first: How are markets responding to Israel's declaration of war?

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The market ripple effects of uncertainty in the Middle East

by David Brancaccio

Over the weekend, Israel followed Hamas launched Stock markets are down, oil is up, the dollar is up and bond yields are going down. Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, joins the program to dig into the latest.

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As student loan payments resume, private sector sees an opportunity

by Stephanie Hughes

Oct 9, 2023

According to PitchBook, there’s been nearly $1.2 billion invested in student loan management startups in the past year.

After not having to deal with student debt for more than three years, many people are feeling anxious about repayments.

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What should Ireland do with its budget surplus?

by Leanna Byrne

Oct 9, 2023

Ireland has a budget surplus of $10.9 billion, which has been driven by soaring corporate tax revenue from tech and pharmaceutical companies.

Above, a boarded-up property is pictured in Dublin. Some Irish residents see housing as a key area where a surplus in tax revenue could be put to use.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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