Mailbag, incl: What does a recession actually look like? August 30, 2026
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Mailbag, incl: What does a recession actually look like? August 30, 2026

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 29, 20261 hr 34 min
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– What does a recession actually look like? – When do you tell your kid everything about your finances? – Why doesn’t Norway’s SWF invest at home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A listener production. Cheers. Market. The S&P.

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The ISX Stoss. This is the Motley For Money Mailbag. Welcome to Motley For Money. Yes, it's Sunday.

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Yes, it's special. The sun's out. The birds are singing. The sun is shining.

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