Segments From this episode
Why taming inflation can take so long
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 12, 2022
There's a "long and variable lag" between monetary policy starting to control inflation and inflation responding in a substantial way.
Consumers turn to bulk buying as inflation hedge
by Matt Levin
Apr 12, 2022
The Costcos of the world benefit.
From chocolate to real estate, small businesses are trying to create inflation game plans
by Sean McHenry
Apr 12, 2022
Raise prices? Order more inventory, or less? Business owners describe how they're dealing with dramatic changes in market conditions.
COVID-19
Inside Shanghai's indefinite lockdown: isolation, outcry and food shortages
by Jennifer Pak
Apr 12, 2022
Shanghai's latest citywide lockdown has left residents anxious about being separated from their children, pets and struggling to find food.
After Ukraine invasion, Germany reconsiders trading with autocrats
by Stephen Beard
Apr 12, 2022
Russia’s aggression has forced Germany to reconsider the notion that trade helps promote democracy.
California utility PG&E agrees to pay $55 million settlement to avoid fire prosecution
by Lily Jamali
Apr 12, 2022
Attorneys said they decided to pursue a civil prosecution instead of criminal charges to "maximize the return to the fire victims rather than to seek criminal penalties."