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When and why it’s worth taking a look at equity index futures

by Maria Hollenhorst and Kai Ryssdal
Mar 4, 2020
They can indicate where the market is going to open, but they're not a crystal ball.
"I see an apple in a grocery store ..."
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Why sometimes big news does not move the stock market

by Maria Hollenhorst and Kai Ryssdal
Jan 7, 2020
Was it a predictable event? Then Wall Street's reaction might already be "priced in."
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Should we be paying closer attention to weekly unemployment claims?

by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal
Dec 4, 2019
"It's really a measure, I think, of worker confidence in the economy," said Tara Sinclair of George Washington University.
Some states require unemployment insurance claims be filed in person.
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What is a cryptocurrency, anyway?

by Maria Hollenhorst and Kai Ryssdal
Nov 25, 2019
Sorting blockchain from bitcoin and everything else.
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How bowling shoes help explain the repo market

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 9, 2019
It’s a wonky subject, but important. Arcades, power grids and plumbing systems also help make sense of it.
If you want to understand the repo market, think about renting shoes at a bowling alley.
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The stock market is not the economy

by Daisy Palacios and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 30, 2019
But, yes, the two are related. And that relationship can get pretty interesting.
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What does the bond market tell us about the economy?

by Sean McHenry and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 27, 2019
If you want to know what's going on in this economy, the bond market is a pretty good place to start.
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Why do we care how consumers feel about the economy?

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Sep 26, 2019
Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of gross domestic product.
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Understanding how an IPO gets priced

by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 25, 2019
Kai Ryssdal breaks down the ins and outs of the initial public offering.
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