Millennials’ financial lives have been profoundly shaped by two economic events: the Great Recession of 2008 and the pandemic-era shutdowns. Now, the prospect of a third recession looms — what’s this generation to do? Host Julia Carpenter explores what this could mean for millennials and their ability to prepare for the future.
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Jun 30
A Message to our Listeners
Your Money Briefing is taking a break. Here’s a message from our producer, Ariana Aspuru, and our supervising producer, Melony Roy. We’re hitting pause to redevelop the show and will come back with a new program designed to help you manage your money and build a stronger financia ... Show More
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Jun 28
What’s News in Markets: Occidental Petroleum Wobbles, Tesla Gains, Bumble Soars
How did the Middle East conflict affect Occidental Petroleum stock? And what did Tesla’s robotaxi launch mean for its shares? Plus, why investors cheered Bumble’s cost-cutting. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign ... Show More
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May 23
Lady Gaga, Low-Rise Jeans, and the Next Recession
Economists have long analyzed data to predict the next recession. They’ve also turned to more offbeat economic gauges like underwear sales and skirt lengths. But now, the TikTok generation is seeing recession indicators everywhere. WSJ’s Hannah Erin Lang explains what Gen Z’s fas ... Show More
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Sep 2024
The Harsh Truth About Our Economic Future | John Rubino on the Dollar Crisis, Wealth Gap & More
In the third episode of our miniseries 'It's Not What They Told You', Mo Gawdat speaks toJohn Rubino (https://rubino.substack.com), a former Wall Street financial analyst and author or co-author of five books, including The Money Bubble: What to Do Before It Pops and The Collapse ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2024
Boom! Episode 1: 1968 - Born to be wild
Why are two old, unpopular men the main candidates for the world’s most demanding job? It’s the question John Prideaux, The Economist’s US editor, gets asked the most. And the answer lies in the peculiar politics of the baby boomers.
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