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Sofia Terenzio

Director/Associate Producer

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  • Sorry, we can’t hear you through all the economic noise
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    The fall was marked by a contentious election, natural disasters and labor strikes. Can economists still trust the numbers? Plus, corporate concentration in the retail landscape.

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  • Credit keeps consumers consuming
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    Of course retail sales were up in December — credit card debt hit an all-time high. Plus, lawyers prep for Trump 2.0.

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  • All hail the U.S. consumer!
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    Despite lingering inflation concerns, retail sales were strong last month. Plus, wholesale electricity prices and matching skills with employers’ needs.

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  • Jan 16, 2025

    Raising the roof

    Raising the roof
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    The cost of housing remains a major driver of inflation. Plus, big banks and small businesses.

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  • “Their job is to make money. My job is to protect America’s national security.”
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    We hear from Gina Raimondo in her final week as commerce secretary. Plus, employment expectations and the Detroit Auto Show.

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  • Jan 14, 2025

    Fuel inefficiency

    Fuel inefficiency
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    Fuel efficiency standards influence the decisions of manufacturers and motorists. What happens if Trump weakens them? Plus, wildfire technology and AI stocks.

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  • Displaced when housing is already strained
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    How the LA County wildfire wreckage might further stress the area’s already tight housing market. Plus, DOGE’s 2025 resolutions.

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  • Measuring uncertainty
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    Do you feel uncertain about the future economy? You aren’t alone. Plus, what we can do to make our homes and communities more resilient against fire.

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  • The cost of wildfires
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    Spending on wildfire recovery has been growing for years. Plus, gas prices affect inflation, even when they’re excluded from the calculations.

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  • Port workers and employers restart talks
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    Port automation remains a sticking point in dockworker contract negotiations. Plus, best friends who own a home together.

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