In the Timely Topics podcast series, economists and other Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis experts talk about their research and current topics in the news. (Views expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System.)
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The Economic Lowdown podcast series is produced by the Economic Education department of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for high school and college students. The series covers topics in economics, banking and monetary policy. Episodes use clear, simple language to describe economic concepts. Students will benefit from seeing how economic principles affect the choices they make every day.
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In the Women in Economics podcast series from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we highlight the research and careers of those blazing a trail in the field of economics. (Views expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System.)
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The Teach Economics podcast series features conversations between the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Economic Education team and thought leaders, innovators and high-profile economic educators. Topics range from trends in the field to why it’s important to teach economics. The series can be used as a resource for educators, and parents also may find it useful. (Views expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System.)
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What an Expanded Beveridge Curve Could Tell Us about Soft Landings
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What is a soft landing, and how do we know if one is possible? In this episode, St. Louis Fed Economic Policy Advisor Paulina Restrepo-Echavarría unpacks that question and explains the importance of the Beveridge curve, an economic indicator that represents the relationship between the unemployment rate and the job openings rate. She’ll also discus…
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Kamala Harris’ Unrealized Gains Tax (Will It Crush the Real Estate Market and Destroy Investor Wealth?)
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Kamala Harris’s support for Biden’s unrealized gains tax could devastate the housing market, spike property prices, and impose massive risks on investors. This radical proposal threatens to destabilize the entire real estate ecosystem. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate i…
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July 2024 Beige Book Interview - Little Rock
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The St. Louis Fed's Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Charles Gascon, senior economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region and the Eighth District from the latest Beige Book release.
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“When you have a lot of women faculty or when you have women who are on the Federal Open Market Committee or presidents of the regional Fed, it does change the conversation,” says Heather Long, editorial writer and columnist at the Washington Post. “It does inspire more people to get involved in the field.” In this podcast, Long discusses her journ…
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Real Estate Investors Beware ($50 Billion IRS Crackdown Declares War on Wealthy Tax Cheats)
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IRS targets wealthy tax cheats by closing a major loophole, impacting real estate investors. This crackdown aims to raise $50 billion over the next decade. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. (1:06) Treasury and IRS Unleash Unprecedented Assault on Major Tax Loophole Affecting Real Estate Partnerships (1:26) Devasta…
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Real Estate Rape Allegations (Disturbing Property Predators Facing Heinous Sex Crimes)
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Luxury brokers Tal and Alon Alexander accused of rape in shocking lawsuit. New details emerge of alleged crimes, impacting their elite brokerage. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Guide To Real Estate Investing, at …
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Across Generations: Income, Home Ownership and Where People Live
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What patterns emerge when you zoom out and look at more than 80 years of data on income and housing? The answer is both nuanced and surprising. “Many members of these newer generations seem to be starting off their careers in smaller metro areas,” said St. Louis Fed economist Victoria Gregory. “These early in life location patterns are interesting …
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May 2024 Beige Book Interview –Arkansas and the Chicago Fed
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The St. Louis Fed’s Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Thomas Walstrum, senior business economist at the Chicago Fed, discuss their insights about economic conditions in Arkansas and the Fed’s Seventh District.
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Google Leaks Unmasked (Secret Algorithm Exposed in Massive Data Bombshell)
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A massive leak of Google's search algorithm documents reveals key insights into ranking factors, providing real estate investors with valuable strategies to enhance their SEO and lead generation efforts. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guid…
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On the Brink of Collapse (Fed Flags $929 Billion Commercial Real Estate Debt Time Bomb)
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Challenges loom in the U.S. commercial real estate sector as $929 billion in debt comes due amidst rising delinquencies. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Guide To Real Estate Investing, at https://unitedstatesreal…
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California Chaos (Residents Revolt Against Airbnb)
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Long Beach neighborhoods are fighting back against unsupervised short-term rentals, with residents petitioning for bans to protect their communities. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Guide To Real Estate Investing, at…
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Trump IRS Financial Fraud Scrutiny Intensifies Amid Multiple Legal Challenges (88 Counts Charged)
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Mounting legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump, including an IRS probe and four indictories with charges ranging from business fraud to mishandling classified documents and election interference. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our f…
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How Population Decline Affects Productivity
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How does population decline affect both short- and long-term economic growth? “There is a concern among developed countries that this may have an impact on productivity,” said Juan Sanchez, senior economic policy advisor at the St. Louis Fed. “But there is not a lot of research on that.” In this podcast episode, Sanchez discusses his research about…
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Simi Valley Real Estate Agent Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Fraud Case
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Simi Valley's former real estate agent, Lane Yudell, facing 13 felony charges, including forgery and money laundering, in a deeply investigated legal battle that reveals systemic vulnerabilities. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Ste…
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Global Power Shift (KKR Acquisition Positioned to Reshape Healthcare Real Estate Investment)
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KKR's strategic acquisition of Healthium Medtech could transform the healthcare sector and boost specialized real estate demand in the U.S. through innovative growth and global expansion. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginn…
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April 2024 Beige Book Interview – Arkansas and Oklahoma
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The St. Louis Fed’s Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Chad Wilkerson, senior vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive for the Kansas City Fed, discuss their insights on the Arkansas and Oklahoma regional economies.
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New Doom Loop (St. Louis, Missouri Downtown Decline Drags On)
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St. Louis' growing urban decline presents hidden opportunities for real estate investors, which can trigger a potentially massive metro market rebound. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Guide To Real Estate Investing, …
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How Understanding Brain Science Can Help You Teach Economics
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Would bringing brain science into your classroom help you teach economics? In this episode, Scott Wolla, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, explores that question. He’s joined by Bill Goffe, an economics teaching professor at Penn State University, and Andrew Butler, an associate professor of psychology and brain s…
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Women in Economics: Marina Azzimonti and Arantxa Jarque
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“We launched the center with the main objective to champion diversity in economics, both in academia and policymaking,” says Marina Azzimonti, senior economic research advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and director of its Center for Advancing Women in Economics. In this episode, learn about the center’s work to support women in econom…
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Shattered Era ($418M Settlement Shocking Real Estate Industry)
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In a landmark decision, the National Association of Realtors has agreed to a $418M settlement, fundamentally altering the landscape for buyers, sellers, and investors. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Guide To Real Es…
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Rising Concerns Over Wire Fraud and Deep Fake Scams in Real Estate Transactions
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Threats of wire fraud and deep fake scams in real estate transactions are on the rise. It's time to protect your significant investments from sophisticated cybercriminals. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Guide To Rea…
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March 2024 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock
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The St. Louis Fed’s Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Nathan Jefferson, associate economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region from the latest Beige Book release.
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January 2024 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock
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The St. Louis Fed's Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Nathan Jefferson, associate economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region from the latest Beige Book release.
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Teach Economics: The Importance of Teaching Students to “Think Like an Economist” with Professor Justin Wolfers
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In this episode of Teach Economics, Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, talks to Scott Wolla, economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, about how he found economics, why he loves teaching economics, and why it’s important to help students “think like an economist.”…
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“In order to be a good teacher, you need to speak the language of the person who is in front of you,” says Isabel Schnabel, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB). She discusses her work at the ECB, along with her teaching career and the difference it makes when there are two women in the room, as opposed to only one. Sc…
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November 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock
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Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, is joined by Senior Economist Charles Gascon, who helps compile the qualitative summary of economic activity for the Beige Book. They discuss the anecdotal information that is collected and the way it informs how economists think about the economy.…
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Current Real Estate, Investing, and Finance News Report • November 10, 2023
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Discover the latest in real estate: rising mortgage rates, the surge in cash home purchases, an anticipated property market shift, and the persisting housing shortage. Understand the evolving landscape of property investment. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, …
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WeWork Stock Plummet Nears Edge of Bankruptcy
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WeWork faces imminent bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the co-working industry. This report covers the latest updates, financial struggles, and the potential impact on stakeholders and the broader market. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our fr…
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October 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock
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St. Louis Fed economist Nathan Jefferson discusses highlights from the national Beige Book summary. An overall summary of the 12 district reports is prepared by a designated Federal Reserve Bank on a rotating basis with the St. Louis Fed responsible for this edition. Also, Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the …
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San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake Shakes Up Real Estate Investor Confidence
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Earthquake shakes Bay Area. Find out how the Bay Area's real estate market navigates earthquake challenges, with insights on investment strategies, resilient housing projects, and community collaboration towards a sustainable and profitable real estate landscape. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to …
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Commercial Real Estate Crisis (Severe Imminent Crash Expected)
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Experts predict a severe crash in the commercial real estate market by October 2023. The downturn could last nine months, affecting remote work trends and prompting questions about government intervention. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free gu…
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“Economics does provide a very powerful tool for changing public policy,” says Heidi Hartmann, founder of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, who currently serves as a distinguished economist and resident at the Program on Gender Analysis in Economics at American University.
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$94.5B Rampant U.S. Retail Theft (Real Estate Investing Fallout Imminent)
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The retail theft epidemic is reshaping urban centers, with major retailers like Target, Walgreens, and CVS shuttering doors. Discover how this retail crisis intertwines with the future of real estate investing. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our fr…
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Divvy Homes Turmoil (Third Round of Layoffs Rock Proptech Industry Amid Soaring Interest Rates)
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Dive into the challenges faced by Divvy Homes as they navigate layoffs amidst rising interest rates. Discover the impact on proptech and real estate tech in this insightful report. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Gui…
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Miami Real Estate Broker Jailed for Using COVID-19 Aid on Luxuries
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Miami broker Daniela Rendon sentenced to 3.5 years for wire fraud, misusing $381,000 in COVID-19 relief funds on a Bentley, luxury apartment, and other personal expenses. The case underscores fraud prevalence. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our fre…
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WeWork Fights for Survival (Renegotiation Pleas While Locations Flounder)
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WeWork is renegotiating nearly all of its leases and plans to exit unfit and underperforming locations. The success of these talks is crucial for the company's survival, as it faces mounting losses and dwindling cash reserves. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing,…
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Truth Exposed (Silicon Valley Titans Orchestrating $800M Land Heist)
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In a startling revelation, key Silicon Valley figures are the financial backers of an $800M land deal in the Bay Area. The venture has ignited debates over real estate, tech innovation, and community welfare. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free…
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August 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock
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In this Timely Topics podcast episode, Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the St. Louis Fed's Little Rock Branch, and Nathan Jefferson, associate economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region from the latest Beige Book release.
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San Francisco's 'Doom Loop' (Commercial Vacancies Amid Pandemic Fallout)
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Explore the crisis unfolding in San Francisco with soaring commercial vacancies. Learn how the 'doom loop' threatens downtown, the creative efforts to revive the city, and the challenging socio-economic landscape. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our…
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Does Past Success Guarantee Future Results? The Yield Curve
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“Although it isn't exactly new, the most alarming recent feature of financial markets may be the inverted yield curve,” says Chris Neely, an economist and vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, explaining that short rates are higher than long rates currently and have been for some time. Neely discusses his research on the yield cu…
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Real Estate Hustle Culture Scam (Exploiting Investors and Damaging the Housing Market)
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Is Grant Cardone perpetuating toxic real estate investing hustle culture? Explore the allure and risks of Grant Cardone's real estate empire. Learn about Cardone Capital's business model, and the need for investor due diligence. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investin…
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New York City Airbnb Listings Vanish as Regulations Tighten
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Airbnb listings in New York City disappear with the implementation of new rules. Understand the impact of these alterations on hosts, investors, landlords, and municipal earnings, and explore ways to adjust and maintain profitability. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate in…
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Revealed (Inside Trump's Real Estate Earnings vs. the Future)
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Explore the recent disclosure of Donald Trump's real estate income, revealing a 38% revenue drop. This report analyzes the factors, strategic moves, and future outlook of the Trump Organization. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step…
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Hurricane Hilary Threatens Southern California's Real Estate
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Hurricane Hilary threatens Southern California's properties with potential flooding and damage. Real estate experts and authorities are preparing, urging precautions, and monitoring the storm's path. The full impact remains uncertain. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate in…
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Maui Unites Against Predatory Property Investors
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Maui’s community and officials are rallying to protect displaced residents from opportunistic investors in a collaboration that aims to preserve local land and prevent exploitation during this challenging time. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our fr…
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Cyberattack on Rapattoni: A Blow to Real Estate Listings Across the U.S.
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On August 9, 2023, Rapattoni Corporation, a Southern California-based company that hosts multiple-listing services across the state and nation, fell victim to a ransomware attack. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 Step Beginners Guide To…
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Barbara Corcoran Reveals Bold Real Estate Predictions
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Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran predicts a major shift in the real estate market, driven by lower interest rates, leading to a surge in housing prices, geographical variations, and commercial market recovery. Click here to read the full news report with content extras. If you'd like to get started in real estate investing, download our free guide, 5 …
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Sneak-a-nomics: How Creative Lesson Writing Starts with Teamwork
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In this third episode, Mary Suiter, former assistant vice president of economic education at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and Mike Raymer, executive director of the Georgia Council for Economic Education, share their journeys and advice on writing lessons that bring economics to life for students in the classroom. They discuss how having …
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July 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock
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In this Timely Topics podcast episode, Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Nathan Jefferson, associate economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region from the July Beige Book.
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“Of particular concern is the extent to which wages have kept up with the rising cost of living,” says Victoria Gregory, an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, in explaining the distinction between real and nominal wage growth. Gregory discusses her research on inflation and real wages in this podcast episode.…
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