Mary Childs
Stories
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The market for tariff refunds
Well before the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, Wall Street had been literally betting on it. Firms created a market to sell companies' claims on refunds, if they happen.
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How U.S. sanctions played into the protests in IRan
The protests in Iran have been about human rights, corruption, freedom — but they were sparked by economic hardship, caused in part by U.S. sanctions. How did they play into the events in Iran?
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How one organization is trying to close the funding gap left by USAID's closure
In the wake of the USAID closure, philanthropies are trying to fill some of the gap. How one organization is trying to do the most good in the face of the sudden funding gap.
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Central banks globally have faced political pressure. Here's what happened there
President Trump is continuing his push for more control of the Federal Reserve. The Planet Money team looked into what has happened globally when central banks face political pressure.
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How Lisa Cook made her name in economics
We look back at the seminal economic research that helped Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook make her name in economics.
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The importance of trust in economic data
What happens when people stop trusting their government's economic data? Planet Money's Mary Childs reports on what happened in Greece.
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What happens when people stop trusting their government's economic data?
What happens when people stop trusting their government's economic data? Planet Money reports on what happened in Greece.
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Once considered a safe investment, U.S. Treasuries now feel shakier
For decades, U.S. Treasuries have been among the safest investments. But in recent months, trust in U.S. Treasuries has felt shakier.
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Is the dollar's reign ending?
For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language -- the "reserve currency." When financial markets tank, people have rushed toward the dollar for safety. It might be changing.
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Bond market activity this week signals that something big might be changing
Usually when the stock market goes down, the bond market thrives. But the bond market has been struggling.