The dollar index falls, making foreign goods pricier. Johnson and Johnson settles talc claims for $8.9 billion. And higher interest rates means fewer new bonds. Host: Jackson Cantrell.

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A Weaker Dollar Makes the Fed’s Job More Difficult

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U.S. gross domestic product rose 1.1% in the first quarter. A survey on retirement confidence sees the steepest year-over-over decline since 2008. Plus, Mastercard’s earnings report. Host: Katie Ferguson.

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U.S. GDP Misses Economists’ Forecasts in First Quarter

Microsoft will appeal a U.K. regulator’s decision to block its purchase of Activision. Norfolk Southern’s earnings report includes a charge for its recent train derailment in Ohio. Plus, the clouds clear for Boeing. Host: Katie Ferguson.

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Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked in the U.K.

The federal funds futures market is pricing in a roughly 70% chance that the central bank will pause rate increases in June. Plus, a look at home prices and Verizon’s earnings. Host: Katie Ferguson.

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A Federal Reserve Rate Hike Pause May Be On Its Way

Coca-Cola beats earnings and sales estimates amid price increases. Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy. Plus, Disney’s latest round of layoffs. Host: Katie Ferguson.

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Bed Bath & Beyond’s Closing Plans

The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index declines for the twelfth month in a row. A preview of Amazon’s earnings this week. Plus, is a bargain store a bargain stock? Host: Katie Ferguson.

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A Weaker Dollar Makes the Fed’s Job More Difficult

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