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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Indicator from Planet Money

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 A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.
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  • The Iran war puts the petrodollar regime to the test

    The Iran war puts the petrodollar regime to the test
    Apr 22 2026
    The global oil market has supported the U.S. dollar for more than 50 years. But the system has shown signs of cracking. Amidst the Iran war, Iran has reportedly been collecting some tolls in yuan. Today on the show, how the petrodollar regime came to be and what losing it would mean for the U.S.

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    Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look here
    Fixing the oil crisis might not fix the Persian gulf

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  • Corporate landlords aren't the real villain

    Corporate landlords aren't the real villain
    Apr 21 2026
    So you want to buy a house. You MIGHT notice that the owner isn’t a neighbor in your town, but a large corporation. A recent housing bill that passed the Senate wants to change that. This bill would restrict large institutional investors from owning too many single family homes. The hope is to improve affordability. But what’s the real connection between housing affordability and corporate landlords? We look at the evidence.

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    Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
    How to fix a housing shortage

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  • Is anyone gonna do anything about these Iran War trades?

    Is anyone gonna do anything about these Iran War trades?
    Apr 20 2026
    Traders have made millions betting on the Iran War. They are also suspiciously timed. No public information, then boom: a Truth Social post from President Trump. Cue fat windfalls for the traders. It’s starting to look a lot like insider trading.

    On today’s show, suspicious bets on the Iran War. And are federal regulators or prosecutors looking into these trades … is anyone?

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    Related episodes:
    Did Trump enable insider trading?
    Do traders who place big bets make big money?
    How much is the Iran war costing us?

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