May 18, 2022

Let’s put Wall Street’s bad day in context

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It wasn't a pretty day for the stock market. But it wasn't entirely unexpected either. Plus, Ben Bernanke on the Fed's communication strategy.

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The stock market takes the hint

Marketplace’s Sabri Ben-Achour breaks down today’s sell-off in major U.S. indices.

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There are signs that the red-hot housing market may be cooling down

by Samantha Fields

May 18, 2022

Yes, mortgage rates are high. But demand is starting fall because of that, and prices aren't rising as fast as they have been, experts say.

Though home prices are still rising, they're not rising as fast as they have been, according to Redfin.

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Former Chair Ben Bernanke takes long view of Federal Reserve's current challenges

by Kai Ryssdal and Marketplace Staff

May 17, 2022

“I think it's important to look back at history,” said the former leader of the U.S. central bank.

During an interview with Kai Ryssdal of "Marketplace," former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke discussed how the Federal Reserve has dealt with inflation in the past as well as its current approach.

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Courts decide California can't mandate corporate board diversity

by Meghan McCarty Carino

May 18, 2022

But institutional investors, consumers and other stakeholders could continue to hold companies accountable.

Despite California courts striking down laws requiring diversity in corporate board rooms, many companies continue to make progress.

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For this Detroit restauranteur, business is still "day to day"

by Sean McHenry

May 18, 2022

For Lester Gouvia, chef-owner of Norma G's Detroit, business in the pandemic economy has been a "rollercoaster."

"We do have some good days, we do still have some bad days," says Lester Gouvia, chef-owner of Norma G's Detroit, a Caribbean restaurant.

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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