May 8, 2023

Warren Buffett talks shop at Berkshire annual “festival”

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Berkshire Hathaway shareholders converged on Omaha, Nebraska this weekend for the conglomerate's annual "festival", where Warren Buffett and Co. gave their takes on the economy. We look at what key players said about the road ahead. Plus, the Fed releases a report today about what bank loan officers have been up to, which comes on the heels of the collapse of First Republic Bank. And, what public holidays in the UK, dubbed "bank holidays", mean businesses in that country.

Segments From this episode

What happened at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting?

Marketplace’s Nova Safo reports on what Buffett had to say about the economy at the meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.

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Fed slated to release report detailing bank lending practices

Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer details what Fed watchers will be looking for in the so-called SLOOS report.

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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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