Segments From This Episode

• Federal Reserve’s path to 2% inflation could be short but tricky

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  Because data lags, the current level is uncertain. Plus, key factors like unemployment and the commercial property market are volatile.

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• For most U.S. households, buying a home isn’t within reach

  by Caleigh Wells

  

  The median home buyer’s income is higher than the median U.S. household income. And the gap is growing.

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• Here’s why the debate over open source AI matters for us humans

  by Matt Levin

  

  Meta has staked its entire AI strategy upon the open source route, allowing pretty much anyone access to its powerful large language models. Meanwhile, Google and OpenAI are keeping everything walled off.

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• Natural gas demand is down, but producers can’t just turn off the tap

  by Henry Epp

  

  The U.S. has a lot of gas stored up this year, and prices are accordingly low.

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• A tax deduction business owners love is set to expire at end of 2025

  by Kimberly Adams

  

  Policy experts say the benefits of the “pass-through” deduction, part of the 2017 tax law, mostly help wealthy business owners.

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• Community colleges drive rebound in higher ed enrollment

  by Carrie Jung

  

  Training in high-tech and the skilled trades are attracting students’ interest the most.

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