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Sorry, we can’t hear you through all the economic noise
Jan 20, 2025

Sorry, we can’t hear you through all the economic noise

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The fall was marked by a contentious election, natural disasters and labor strikes. Can economists still trust the numbers? Plus, corporate concentration in the retail landscape.

Segments From this episode

What’s behind the global rise in bond yields?

Jan 20, 2025
In the U.S., it's partly due to expectations of a stronger, more inflationary future economy with bigger budget deficits.
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Ripples from wildfires' property damage extend beyond Los Angeles market

Jan 20, 2025
With inventory reduced and fire risk increased, both home prices and insurance rates could rise in Southern California.
"Supply and demand is very possibly going to shift and have housing become more expensive than it already is," said real estate agent Lexie Newman.
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Recent economic data made murky by ups and downs of real world

Jan 20, 2025
Tariffs, major weather events and even political bias have obscured trends and challenged experts to figure out the takeaways.
Factors like unusually destructive weather events and the presidential election have muddied economic reports in the past few months.
Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images

Fewer, bigger players dominate retail landscape

Jan 20, 2025
Some call shifts in the industry a retail apocalypse as more companies close locations or file for bankruptcy.
Some discount retailers like T.J. Maxx are doing well right now.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

Running a brick-and-mortar is more than just "what's on the racks"

Kellen James, owner of Silhouette Sneakers and Art in Tulsa, OK, reflects on his first year as a business owner.

Music from the episode

"Ghost Walk" The Budos Band
"Diving Woman" Japanese Breakfast
"Uncle ACE" Blood Orange
"North Star" Future Islands

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer
Nicholas Guiang Assistant Producer