“The expectation is that in the next two years, America will be in recession”—The Fed raises rates
Also on the daily podcast: Shanghai gets restive under lockdown, and profiting from Nelson Mandela’s legacy
PRICES are rising faster than at any time in the past 40 years. In response, the Federal Reserve has made its steepest interest-rate hike in 20 years. Will it be enough to tame inflation while not tipping America into recession? Shanghai’s residents are growing restive after a long lockdown. And Nelson Mandela’s name and legacy are being used to sell a growing range of consumer goods. Runtime: 21 min.
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