Segments From This Episode

• The US steel industry is going through a rough patch. How did it get there?

  by Sabri Ben-Achour

  

  Trade protections and the Chinese real estate market both play a role.

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• Need to get a grip on AI? There are classes for that.

  by Matt Levin

  

  “In 2023, someone enrolled on Coursera in [generative] AI content every minute,” the company’s chief content officer says.

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• Supply chains are tightening again. This time, it looks like a good sign for the economy.

  by Henry Epp

  

  Early in the pandemic, congested supply chains drove inflation. Now, we’re seeing growth without major disruptions.

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• Acquire or be acquired may be the new reality for small and midsize banks

  by Justin Ho

  

  Many are struggling with high deposit rates and shaky commercial real estate portfolios. Some seek to bulk up as a solution.

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• Bubble tea’s Taiwan origin story: economic boom, national identity and betrayal

  by Jennifer Pak

  

  The self-governing island consumes a billion cups a year of the milk tea with the chewy tapioca pearls. Globally, it’s a $3 billion industry.

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