Latest from Nick Esposito

• Sep 21, 2022

  Awaiting the rise of the interest rates

  

  The Fed announces its plan for interest rates today, and it’s widely expected to raise them. We discuss many things inflation with David Kelly of J.P. Morgan. Oil and gas prices spiked this morning on the heels of Vladimir Putin’s announcement to mobilize reservists for the war in Ukraine.

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• Sep 21, 2022

  When it comes to fighting inflation, the Fed sets the tone for the rest of the world

  

  The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest move on interest rates today. While inflation is a global problem, we look at how the Fed ends up determining how the world fights it. An attorney helps us dive into the machinations surrounding the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google.

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• Sep 21, 2022

  Europe’s competition chief says “energy crisis is accelerating the green transition”

  

  From the BBC World Service: Margrethe Vestager, one of the European Commissioner’s executive vice presidents and its competition commissioner says funding alternative technologies is a crucial element in the transition away from Russian energy supplies. Plus, Germany reaches a deal to nationalize one of its gas giants. Uniper has been struggling after Russia significantly curtailed gas supplies to Europe in response to western sanctions over its war in Ukraine.

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• Sep 20, 2022

  The world’s central banks are also raising interest rates. Here’s why that could be bad.

  

  How much is too much when it comes to fighting inflation? As central banks across the globe raise interest rates, there’s concern that all that raising could make things worse. The U.N. holds its first full in-person meeting of world leaders in years. We explore how supply chain issues have cooled off hot chicken businesses in Nashville.

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• Sep 20, 2022

  Russia restricts gas flow – this time to China

  

  From the BBC World Service: Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned energy company, is temporarily shutting down a pipeline to China. In Indonesia, a new digital privacy law could see huge fines and prison time for offenders. And, the European Commission’s competition watchdog, Margaret Vestager, talks to Marketplace about the future of Big Tech.

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• Sep 20, 2022

  The fight against inflation is affecting the housing sector

  

  The housing market remains a rough place for both buyers and sellers under the cloud of inflation … and also rising interest rates. An expert helps explain how gerrymandering can actually impact credit.

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• Sep 19, 2022

  Prepare for even higher interest rates

  

  The Fed will most likely raise interest rates during its two-day meeting, which begins tomorrow. Here to discuss that with us is Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives. The BBC checks in with news from the Queen’s funeral in London. A hurricane has once again left much of Puerto Rico without power.

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• Sep 19, 2022

  This week could change the trajectory of the U.S. economy

  

  The Fed is about to begin its two-day meeting on interest rates. More scrutiny awaits the somewhat chaotic “buy now, pay later” landscape. What does it mean to have “anti-racist” layoffs?

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• Sep 19, 2022

  Huge crowds travel to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London

  

  From the BBC World Service: King Charles III has declared Monday a public holiday in the U.K. That means many businesses up and down the country have closed as a mark of respect to the late queen. But the decision wasn’t black and white … some flights have been cancelled at London Heathrow Airport and transport services are expecting large crowds. Plus, as thousands laid floral tributes, how have flower sellers managed the demand?

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• Sep 16, 2022

  FedEx has a warning for the world. Here’s what that says about the economy.

  

  The global shipping giant has seen a drop-off in shipping volume, which could be an indicator of coming economic challenges. We also turn to Christopher Low of FHN Financial for additional insight. Then, we look into the logistical impasse that faces the concept of prescribed burns.

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