Amid deepening uncertainty about the economy, companies have nearly stopped issuing bonds. Plus, sluggish lending in Texas and doing business with Russia from a distance.
In an uncertain environment, companies are less eager to take on debt and investors are charging more to lend.
Texas bankers pull back on lending
by Elizabeth Trovall
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A new Dallas Fed survey shows tariff-related uncertainty may be stifling bank activity.
Trade questions? We've got answers.
by Kai Ryssdal, Sofia Terenzio and Iru Ekpunobi
"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal answers questions about trade policy, deficits and tariffs from listeners.
"The safest way to do business in Russia right now is probably from a distance"
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
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Charles Hecker, a geopolitical risk consultant, says a lot of questions about the country’s future need resolving before Western businesses put down long-term roots there again.
The Numbers
by Kai Ryssdal
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a top cobalt producer. So why would it ban exports?
by Daniel Ackerman
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The country is considering extending a restriction on cobalt exports to further push up prices. It’s not the only mineral-rich country to try that.
Running a restaurant is getting harder. Some owners say it’s not worth it.
by Samantha Fields
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Thanks to high costs and economic uncertainty, more eateries and bars, like Leyenda in Brooklyn, are closing.
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