Sep 21, 2023

Hold steady. Wait and see. For now.

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That seems to be the current approach by the Federal Reserve. We unpack. And later: a view of tipping from the United Kingdom.

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Federal Reserve holds steady on rate hikes for now

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sep 21, 2023

Announcing its decision yesterday, the Fed also signaled it could hike rates one more time before year's end.

In his news conference on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that there are economics headwinds that could make a soft landing more difficult.

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How TikTok helps fuel harmful behaviors

A recent BBC investigation alleges that the social media app TikTok is driving “online frenzies” that encourage anti-social behavior. The analysis reveals disproportionate amounts of shares, likes and comments on certain topics in the video-sharing platform, that then lead to disruption and disorder in everyday life. Marianna Spring reports.

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Settling the Bill

What does tipping look like in the United Kingdom?

by Elizabeth Hotson

Sep 21, 2023

Free health care and a higher minimum wage in the U.K. means that there's less reliance on tips to make up workers' income.

In the U.K., the standard tip is roughly 10% at restaurants, though people won’t leave any extra if they think the service hasn’t been good enough.

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Scram! Jeff Rosenstock

The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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