Drop it when it’s hot: the Fed’s consequential hint

Alice Fullwood, The Economist's Wall Street correspondent, and Matt Steinglass, the Europe correspondent, dive into the thrilling world of market reactions to Federal Reserve signals. They explore how interest rate chatter can trigger wild market swings. The conversation shifts to Europe, revealing a resurgence in drug use post-pandemic and the alarming rise of more potent substances. Finally, they discuss the paradox of remote work, where increased hours and meetings often lead to diminished productivity.