Sabri Beneshore

Sabri Beneshore discusses the complexities behind the EU's $8 trillion in U.S. Treasurys, emphasizing how a sell-off could backfire on Europe. Dr. Scott Anzalone shares insights on rural healthcare struggles due to insurance changes and the impact of physician networks. Joe Grunfess dives into the regulatory challenges surrounding betting markets, urging smarter enforcement as they grow. Lastly, Mitchell Hartman reveals how airlines are maximizing profits amid supply chain challenges and aging fleets.

Matt Levin, a Marketplace reporter with insights on the job market, discusses the layoffs at Amazon and Chegg, raising questions about the future of AI-created jobs. Dr. Elizabeth Bick, a science integrity investigator, dives into the rising issue of academic fraud, highlighting how AI both aids and complicates research integrity. Sabri Beneshore shares the latest on consumer confidence, revealing how inflation impacts public sentiment and the unique circumstances that allowed Wayfair to thrive despite economic challenges.

In this discussion, Sabri Beneshore, a Marketplace reporter, sheds light on the U.S.'s $20 billion currency support for Argentina's peso, exploring its risks and implications. Economist Mariana Mazzucato critiques the Trump administration's brand of state capitalism, arguing for proactive industrial policy to enhance U.S. competitiveness. They also delve into AI's influence on stock markets, questioning if recent investments signal a bubble, and analyze the evolving landscape of sports betting regulations against federal and state laws.

Sabri Beneshore, a housing and finance reporter, explains why the Fed is rethinking mortgage capital rules. He outlines how banks retreated from lending after 2008 and how proposed capital changes might nudge mortgages back toward banks. The conversation also touches on servicing capital tweaks and how those shifts could affect who issues home loans.

Nova Safo, reporter who covers culture and physical media, and Samantha Fields, health and science reporter, join Sabri Beneshore, housing and mortgage reporter. They dig into the Fed's review of mortgage capital rules and how banks left the market after 2008. Other highlights include vaccine research funding shifts and the surprising comeback of DVDs and video stores.