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High risk, high rates — where's the reward?

High risk, high rates — where's the reward?

Marketplace vor 1 Woche

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Everyday consumers aren’t the only ones contending with rising
borrowing costs. Corporations are also subject to those
fluctuations — but the rates don’t rise equally across the board.
In this episode, why companies with the corporate equivalent of
low credit scores are seeing extra-high borrowing costs right
now. Also in this episode: Rising crude oil prices spell trouble
for sustained inflation, P&G raises sales with
“innovation-based pricing,” and independent mechanics struggle to
repair newer tech-integrated cars.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

How rising crude oil prices could impact the U.S. and global
economy

"Innovation-based pricing": new versions of old products at
higher prices

Rising rates are stressing out the riskiest companies

This CPA quit, then did one fun thing every day of her job
hunt

Has the recipe for Reese's changed? It depends on how you
define 'change'

Independent garages juggle mechanic shortage and computerized
autos