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Why bond prices fall as interest rates go up

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Banks in Turmoil

How the Fed's rate hikes spelled trouble for banks like SVB

by Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 21, 2023
Why bonds lose value when the Fed hikes interest rates and what that has to do with banks.

Rent hikes are finally easing — except for renters who can afford it the least

by Kristin Schwab Mar 21, 2023
Rents at the bottom of the market, where supply is tighter relative to demand, have risen faster than those of higher-priced properties.

One mom on what the end of additional SNAP benefits means for her family

by Samantha Fields Mar 21, 2023
Millions of people have had their benefits cut by at least $95 a month, at a time when food prices are up almost 10%.
Banks in Turmoil

Consumer confidence is up despite current bank troubles — will it last?

by Savannah Maher Mar 21, 2023
Consumers haven't seen much reason to hold back.

Why Nestle lost $2.1 billion on this peanut allergy cure

by Kai Ryssdal and Livi Burdette Mar 21, 2023
The Swiss grocery giant bought the maker of Palforzia as part of an effort to take Nestle into the profitable health and wellness space.
Banks in Turmoil

Trying to explain the bank runs? The "takeconomy" might deserve some of the blame.

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry Mar 21, 2023
Many factors led to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, but content creator Kyla Scanlon says "social media risk" accelerated the slide.

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