Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
Episodes by Sabri (605)
Latest Stories (617)
Do you sometimes wonder, what is the stock market thinking?
Jun 2, 2020
Mostly about the future — and the Fed.
Economically, riots endure
Jun 1, 2020
While every moment of social upheaval is unique, history suggests long recovery periods for economies wracked by violent uprisings.
Companies scramble to protect their supply chains
May 29, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities. Some firms are even supporting partners financially to keep vital links intact.
When will consumers start feeling better about the future?
May 25, 2020
As states relax lockdown rules, consumers may start to feel better about the current situation. The future might take longer.
This crisis is hard on us. It's even harder on countries that aren't rich.
May 21, 2020
Capital has fled emerging markets on a massive scale. Currencies are down, debt burdens are rising and people are falling into poverty.
Reshoring gets new attention during COVID-19
May 19, 2020
As the coronavirus has exposed weaknesses in supply chains, efforts are renewed to bring manufacturing back to the United States.
Economic recovery "may take some time to gain momentum," Fed Chair says
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
May 18, 2020
It may take until the end of 2021 for the economy to recover, Jerome Powell said Sunday.
Downturn leads some to withdraw early from retirement accounts
May 15, 2020
Almost a third of people in a LendingTree survey said they were withdrawing from retirement accounts
Graduating into this mess stinks
May 14, 2020
Recession grads make less money, and it takes 10 to 15 years to catch up in terms of income.
What are ETFs and why is the Fed pouring billions into them?
May 12, 2020
The Federal Reserve is prepared to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in corporate bond ETFs to support businesses, and make it possible for these businesses to borrow during the Coronavirus downturn.