Segments From this episode
Federal Reserve lifts interest rates a quarter point
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Mar 16, 2022
Citing high inflation and the tight labor market, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announces the first rate hike since 2018.
Companies reroute cargo away from Russian rail network
by Kristin Schwab
Mar 16, 2022
It could put extra pressure on global shipping and force companies to raise prices.
If China aids Russia, what options would the U.S. have?
by Savannah Maher
Mar 16, 2022
The U.S. could expand tariffs on Chinese goods — but that may raise prices for American consumers.
February was another disappointment for retail sales
by Samantha Fields
Mar 16, 2022
They've been up and down like a bouncing ball for the past few months.
What the Fed's move could mean for mortgage interest rates
by Amy Scott
Mar 16, 2022
It's not as simple as you might think.