Businesses eye opportunities in student loan repayments
Investors have poured $1.2 billion into student loan management startups in the past year. We explore. But first: How are markets responding to Israel’s declaration of war?
The market ripple effects of uncertainty in the Middle East
by David Brancaccio
Over the weekend, Israel followed Hamas launched Stock markets are down, oil is up, the dollar is up and bond yields are going down. Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, joins the program to dig into the latest.
As student loan payments resume, private sector sees an opportunity
by Stephanie Hughes
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According to PitchBook, there’s been nearly $1.2 billion invested in student loan management startups in the past year.
What should Ireland do with its budget surplus?
by Leanna Byrne
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Ireland has a budget surplus of $10.9 billion, which has been driven by soaring corporate tax revenue from tech and pharmaceutical companies.