Sep 18, 2023
Islamic home financing opens the door to homeownership
"Higher wages still attract workers, but people are reluctant to move because of high housing costs," explained senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.
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Paying interest goes against Islamic rules on finance. Now, more institutions are offering Islamic mortgage solutions. Plus, what happens if the UAW strike grows?
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The auto strikes are limited right now. But what if they don't stay that way?
The current United Auto Workers strike is limited, with less than 10% of covered employees striking. But what broader economic impact could an all-out strike have?
The Fed's plan for rates? "Higher for longer"
We check in with Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives and a professor at UT Austin, about the forecast for interest rate hikes.
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David Brancaccio
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Leanna Byrne
Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera
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Meredith Garretson Morbey
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Erika Soderstrom
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Alex Schroeder
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Ariana Rosas
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Dylan Miettinen
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Jesson Duller
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Nick Esposito
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Nic Perez
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James Graham
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Jo Critcher
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Olie D'Albertanson
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