Latest from Jo Critcher

• Dec 12, 2022

  Another sign inflation is cooling … maybe.

  

  Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives talks with us about how crude oil prices and other things could offer some positive clues about the direction of inflation. Elsewhere, the costs of heating oil could be bad news for people in the Northeast. Finally, as Haiti deals with turmoil, its migrants are facing economic struggles in the U.S.

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• Dec 12, 2022

  The device that changed everything

  

  Today is the first installment of our series on the invention of the transistor, which in myriad ways is one of the cornerstones of modern innovation. It turns 75 this week. Also, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently shared some optimism about the economy.

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• Dec 12, 2022

  Corruption scandal hits European Union’s parliament

  

  From the BBC World Service: The E.U. Parliament has been rocked by what’s being described as one of the most “serious and shocking” corruption scandals in its history. It involves a Gulf state – reportedly Qatar – bribing officials. We get all the details on that. Plus, businesses in Zimbabwe tell us how they’re struggling to cope with severe power cuts.

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• Dec 9, 2022

  Crypto issues have the SEC asking around

  

  The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking publicly traded companies about any impacts from their exposure to cryptocurrency. We look into the possible impact of California’s Senate Bill 731, which expands the number of people who can have their criminal records sealed.

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• Dec 9, 2022

  Robinhood gets into … retirement?

  

  That’s right, the platform that’s popular among younger investors is exploring the world of retirement planning. Inflation has led to a boost for packaged foods. The BBC reports on the development of a next-generation fighter jet.

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• Dec 9, 2022

  A “Big Bang” to reignite London’s banking sector

  

  From the BBC World Service: The U.K. government has announced one of the biggest financial shake-ups in more than 30 years – we look at what it means for global banking. We have the latest on the trial of the collapsed payment company Wirecard, the biggest fraud case in German financial history. Plus, we find out who will be joining Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on his SpaceX flight to the moon.

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• Dec 8, 2022

  What China’s new direction on COVID looks like at ground level

  

  The Chinese government has rolled back many of its toughest anti-COVID restrictions following protests and potential damage to the economy. What happens now? Jennifer Pak updates us from Shanghai. The BBC reports on new currency bearing the visage of King Charles III making the rounds. The BBC also has more on the E.U. attempt to tackle bias in a variety of algorithms.

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• Dec 8, 2022

  Profits expected to swoop in for airlines

  

  Because of the pandemic, there’s going to be a shift as to the sources of those profits, according to the International Air Transport Association. Elsewhere, we check in on China, which is in the midst of easing its zero-COVID restrictions. Then, a report notes how coal could be replaced as the world’s top bringer of electricity.

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• Dec 8, 2022

  Peru’s presidential crisis

  

  From the BBC World Service: After the ousting of Peru’s president, we look at what change at the top means for the economy. Plus, why has the U.K. given the go-ahead to its first coal mine in 30 years? And, how significant will Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series be for the streaming service?

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• Dec 7, 2022

  Juul agrees to settle waves of lawsuits

  

  The e-cigarette maker hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing, however. Karen Petrou of Federal Financial Analytics stops in to talk about the effects of the Georgia runoff results as well as economic inequality. We check in on the grim revenue projections for movie theaters.

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