Segments From This Episode

• No need for FOMC FOMO

  Today, we’ll dig into the highlights of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

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• The statistic Fed Chair Powell uses to keep an eye out for wage inflation

  by Mitchell Hartman

  

  The central bank will scrutinize the employment cost index for 2021’s fourth quarter for signs that rising pay could fuel rising prices.

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• Germany sees a gas pipeline under the Baltic as a commercial project. Russia may see it as a leverage.

  by Andy Uhler

  

  The Nord Stream 2 pipeline would get Russian gas to Germany without going through Ukraine.

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• Federal Reserve considers pros and cons of digital currency

  by Matt Levin

  

  Here’s how you’d buy a Mountain Dew and a Slim Jim with digital cash.

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• As more people seek recreation outdoors, backcountry rescues are on the rise

  by Madelyn Beck

  

  Many volunteer rescue groups had an increase in calls last year.

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• Hawaiian boat tour owner is “carefully rebuilding” after tsunami damage

  by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

  

  Sea Quest Hawaii’s business was already down 30% from omicron when the tsunami caused $100,000 in damage to its office.

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