Apr 24, 2023

Car prices are falling, but there’s a catch for buyers

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Prices for new and used cars are finally falling, but prospective buyers may have another hurdle to overcome: rising rates on loans. We look at what that could mean for people who are looking to make their next big auto purchase. Plus, this year looks to be a hot one with the prospect of an "El Niño" weather event, which could affect the economy. And, how some people are using cryptocurrency to track criminals through the blockchain.

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Buying a new or used car is easier now, but getting a loan is becoming harder

by Justin Ho

Apr 24, 2023

Lenders are worried about increasing defaults.

People look to buy a car at a dealership in New Jersey.

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How a mathematician and an entrepreneur took a bite out of crypto crime

by Dina Temple-Raston

Apr 24, 2023

The blockchain has a secret: It contains all the clues needed to connect underground purchases to people in the real world.

Some people are using the blockchain to track criminals who deal in cryptocurrency.

Geoffroy van der Hasselt

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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