Apr 8, 2022

War-fueled inflation is felt more keenly in developing countries

Global food prices are at an all-time high, the United Nations says. Also: Reconciling the high costs and low wages of the home health care industry.

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Marketplace host Kimberly Adams speaks with the Washington Post’s Catherine Rampell and ADP’s Nela Richardson about the minutes from the latest meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, mortgage rates and employment.

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Global food prices reach all-time high

by Stephanie Hughes

Apr 8, 2022

The United Nations’ index of global food prices rose 12.6% in March, increasing the risk of hunger in the developing world.

In Egypt, the government subsidized bread so much that it costs consumers less than the value of the grain it's made with, leading to waste.

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Europe sanctions Russian coal but not oil and gas

by Lily Jamali

Apr 8, 2022

Experts say the EU should look into further energy sanctions while cold weather is not a pressing concern.

Coal imported from abroad lies at Hamburg Port after unloading from ships on April 8 in Hamburg, Germany.

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Low wages and high costs clash in the home health care crisis for aging Americans

by Kimberly Adams and Anais Amin

Apr 8, 2022

“We've never invested in the ability of families to afford the care that they need,” says Ai-jen Poo of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

Baby boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 people per day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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My Economy

Work is busy for this Denver-based travel agency

by Anais Amin

Apr 8, 2022

"Planning safaris in Africa are my absolute favorite," says Sarah Fazendin, founder of Videre Travel.

(Courtesy Fazendin)

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Old Graffiti Bibio

Hands of Time Kraak & Smaak, Alxndr London

Brokenfolks Georgia Anne Muldrow

Luv(sic.) pt3 (feat. Shing02) Nujabes, Shing02

Red Bull & Hennessy Jenny Lewis

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

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