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The end of the beginning of Brexit
Jan 30, 2020

The end of the beginning of Brexit

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Plus, the return of the 20-year bond, sluggish business investment and America's effect on Mexico's economy.

Segments From this episode

What comes after Brexit day?

Jan 30, 2020
"We really are only seeing the end of the beginning," said Amanda Sloat from the Brookings Institution.
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Mexican economy hits the skids

Jan 30, 2020
Mexico's economy contracted by 0.1% in 2019, beset by trade-related troubles and policy uncertainty.
Employees work on the assembly line of the Tiguan model, at the Volkswagen car plant in Puebla, Mexico, in 2018.
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Why the Treasury's offering a new 20-year bond

Jan 30, 2020
The Treasury Department last offered a 20-year bond in the 1980s. This spring, it's betting that certain types of investors will want to include them in their portfolios.
A view of the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, D.C.
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Business investment has been falling for three quarters. Should we worry?

Jan 30, 2020
Money spent on things like equipment, computers and office supplies accounts for about 13% of gross domestic product.
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Music from the episode

Tightrope Janelle Monáe
Hands of Time Kraak & Smaak feat. Alxndr London
Entrance Vacationer
Swimming Pools (Drank) Kendrick Lamar
Fail Safe William Tyler

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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