Aug 26, 2020

The Fed is rethinking inflation

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On Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce a change in how the Fed handles inflation. Plus, why business travel by airplane may never be the same. And, thinking more about flood risk when considering buying a home.

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A potential change in Fed policy could mean interest rates stay at zero for years to come

Marketplace’s Nova Safo reports.

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Airlines may need to retool routes with decline in business travel

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Aug 26, 2020

They might not send employees on as many trips, even after COVID-19.

Business travelers have outsize influence on airlines, generating around half of the industry's revenues, according to analysts.

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We might be underestimating our collective flood risk

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Daniel Shin

Aug 26, 2020

Matthew Eby, head of the First Street Foundation, wants to help homeowners protect themselves as climate change poses hazards to coastal properties.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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