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The natural rate of interest is meant to be a guidepost for central bankers - so why is it so hard to pin down? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Editor at Large for markets Mike Dolan to talk through the elusive concept and what it means for investors and consumers. Plus, join us in Istanbul to hear about the strain on borrowers when central banks lose their guidepost and have to hike rates to find their way back.
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In the nearly 20 years since the first carbon trading market was established as an economic approach to addressing climate change, a patchwork of compulsory and voluntary markets has sprung up, with varying success and challenges. On this week's episode of Reuters Econ World, guest host Christopher Walljasper sits down with deputy editor for energy and commodities Nina Chestney and climate reporter Jake Spring explain how these markets work, and their impact on the climate.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine is powering its economy back home - but is it sustainable? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Alexander Marrow, chief companies correspondent for Russia, and European Economics Editor Mark John for a deep dive into Russia’s war economy. Plus, we look at the labor shortages facing Russia as President Vladimir Putin’s latest conscription drive swings into gear.
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Climate change is exposing a “protection gap” for Americans seeking insurance against property losses. This gap could spell trouble for U.S. house prices and the wider economy. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Penny Liao, an economist and fellow at the think tank Resources for the Future, about the climate risk facing homeowners. Plus, we hear how people in Florida are coping in the aftermath of hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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Japan still looms large over global financial markets. A sharp sell-off in yen-funded trades – known as the yen carry trade – over the summer is just the tip of the iceberg. Japanese banks, companies and investors still hold trillions of dollars' worth of yen-funded investments overseas. As the Bank of Japan raises interest rates how much of that will be impacted and how quickly? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Chief Correspondent Leika Kihara and Finance and Markets Breaking News Editor Vidya Ranganathan to talk about the carry trade. Plus, we hear what the inhabitants of Makinohara, the birthplace of Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, think of his policies.
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What will happen to the Trump tax cuts from 2017? Many of the measures expire next year giving the next U.S. president a prime opportunity to shape tax policy. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by U.S. Economics Editor Dan Burns to talk through what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are proposing and what it could all mean for the world’s largest economy. Plus, we head to Reno to hear how proposals to scrap taxes on tipping from both candidates is going down in a key swing state.
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Global oil demand growth is slowing - but when will it peak? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Global Commodities & Energy Editor Simon Webb to look at how the energy transition is shaking things up. Plus, the queue for oil in Africa’s biggest crude producer, Nigeria.
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The Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in four years should ease some of the financial pressures facing consumers and businesses. But will the reduction achieve what economists call a soft landing? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Federal Reserve correspondents Ann Saphir and Howard Schneider to talk rate cuts and consequences. Plus, why Australian mortgage holders are hoping the Fed move resonates Down Under.
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Does a smaller, older population mean economic catastrophe? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to David Miles, professor of financial economics at Imperial College Business School, about falling fertility rates and what they mean for state budgets and the planet. Plus, in South Korea, the “YOLO” generation shrugs off the government’s birth rate drive.
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Should investors fear a calendar month? September is historically the worst month for U.S. stocks. Host Carmel Crimmins and Reuters’ Editor-at-Large for Markets Mike Dolan examine the data and the seasonal biases at play. Plus, Wall Street’s “fear gauge”.
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This has become the buzzy phrase to describe the plight of a generation of college graduates in China. Locked out of the jobs market in a spluttering economy, they are going online with memes. Host Carmel Crimmins and Greater China Bureau Chief Kevin Krolicki look at the future consequences of this “lost generation.” Plus, we hear about the humanoid robots that could soon be cheaper to hire than graduates.
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Taylor Swift is taking the world by storm with her Eras tour but does it really translate into a windfall for economies in Europe? Reuters’ correspondent Balazs Koranyi dug into the data to find out. He joins host Carmel Crimmins for a look at the reality behind the “Swiftonomics” buzz. Plus, we head to the Cavern Club to hear how Beatlemania continues to boost Liverpool.
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President Joe Biden is out of the 2024 race - but will his economic legacy endure? On this week’s episode we look at the economic policies that have defined Biden’s one and only term as president. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by White House correspondent Trevor Hunnicutt and Federal Reserve correspondent Howard Schneider to discuss “Bidenomics” and what a new administration might mean for it. Plus, we hear from a small business owner in California about an increase in the minimum wage for his employees.
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Risk is a constant theme in economics. On this week’s episode we look at the debt risk facing middle-income countries. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Karin Strohecker, chief correspondent for emerging markets, for a discussion on the dangers posed by faltering economies and punishing austerity measures. Plus, we hear from Kenya where nationwide protests sparked by tax proposals have created the biggest crisis of President William Ruto’s two-year presidency.
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The world’s major central banks are considering interest rate cuts or even pushing ahead with them. But is the inflation battle really over? Host Carmel Crimmins and Agustin Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, look at the challenges ahead for central bankers as political uncertainty and debt burdens mount. Plus, why “transitory” became a permanent “no no” at the Fed.
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Central bank independence is becoming a campaign issue in the U.S. presidential election. On this week’s episode, host Carmel Crimmins looks at the origins of central bank independence and what it means in practice. She talks to European Economics Editor Mark John and to Jonathan Spicer, Reuters Bureau Chief in Turkey and a former Fed correspondent, about the interplay of politics and monetary policy. Plus, come with us to a fabrics factory outside Istanbul to hear about business life under yo-yoing interest rates.
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What is productivity and why is Europe so desperate to crack it? Host Carmel Crimmins and European Economics Editor Mark John dive into a topic that has confounded policymakers and economists. Plus, a trip to the self-service checkout at the supermarket for a look at why technology doesn't always deliver on the productivity promise.
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What is neoliberalism and how do the reforms introduced by Argentinian President Javier Milei fit into it? Host Carmel Crimmins and Reuters Bureau Chief Adam Jourdan talk neoliberalism and Argentina. Plus, we take you to a butcher shop in Buenos Aires, where recent austerity measures are putting steak beyond the reach of some shoppers.
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The world’s economic fortunes are tied to the dollar. So how are emerging markets and US exporters coping with a strong greenback? Host Carmel Crimmins, Fed correspondent Howard Schneider and emerging markets chief correspondent Karin Strohecker discuss the winners and losers and what’s different this time around. Plus, we take you to Tokyo, where a strong dollar means big bargains for US tourists.
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US government debt isn't a crisis to Paul Krugman. The Nobel laureate has long argued that history and arithmetic suggest a crisis is unlikely. But does that hold true in other countries around the world? Can they live with the levels of debt that have become the norm, or is there a nasty shock or full-blown crisis in the offing? Krugman joins host Carmel Crimmins to talk global debt, spending and the politics driving decision-making. Plus, we take a ride on a Berlin commuter train for a real world look at the downside of balancing the books.
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