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Omar Mohammed
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A Tanzanian in Massachusetts. Economy and Finance Reporter at Newsweek. A Knight-Bagehot fellow and graduate of Columbia Journalism School. Before: Covered companies and the economy in East Africa for Reuters. Alum of Bloomberg & Quartz.
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Hi there! I am doing a story on parents paying bills of their adult children. If you are doing this for your children and are interested in chatting with me for my story, please get in touch. I am at o.mohammed@newsweek.com

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Hi BlueSky. I am looking to speak to someone living in rural America about transportation costs in their towns. If you are affected by a jump in transportation costs or know someone who is, please drop me a line at o.mohammed@newsweek.com Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

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One of the world’s best soccer tournaments kicks-off today in the Ivory Coast. A few years ago, I wrote about how the Africa Cup of Nations had gone global and turned the game on the continent must-see television for fans around the world. qz.com/328803/the-w...

The world is now watching African soccer
The world is now watching African soccer

Millions will be tuning in, many for the first time.

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Inflation this morning came in higher than expected on the back of a rise in housing costs. I took a look at what the inflation data implies for the mortgage sector and when might the Fed look to cut its funds rate. (Unlikely to be in March, analysts say.) www.newsweek.com/housing-mark...

Housing market threatens to make all Americans' lives more expensive
Housing market threatens to make all Americans' lives more expensive

Housing costs contributed to a higher-than-expected rise in inflation on Thursday, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Hi Debbie. That would be a different story from what I am working but would definitely be interested to hear about this. Can you email me, please, and we can schedule a call? Thanks so much.

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Hi BlueSky. I am looking to speak to someone who has been priced out of buying a home amid high mortgage rates and spiking prices for a story I am working on. if that's you please email me at o.mohammed@newsweek.com #housing#mortgagerates#homeownership

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The Fed today kept interest rates unchanged. Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation expectations were "well-anchored” but “the process of getting inflation down to 2% has a long way to go.” But are they done hiking rates? Find out in my latest for Newsweek. www.newsweek.com/when-interes...

When Will Interest Rates Drop? New Timeline as Housing Market Struggles
When Will Interest Rates Drop? New Timeline as Housing Market Struggles

The U.S. Federal Reserve paused interest rates at their current levels but left room to hike depending on the economic conditions.

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In a little over a couple of hours, the Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates. I took a look at some of the key issues that will shape their decision. www.newsweek.com/factors-inte...

Interest rate decision rests on these key factors
Interest rate decision rests on these key factors

As Federal Reserve policymakers meet this week, indicators suggest that there is still significant uncertainty underlying the U.S. economy.

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Omar Mohammed
@shurufu.bsky.social
A Tanzanian in Massachusetts. Economy and Finance Reporter at Newsweek. A Knight-Bagehot fellow and graduate of Columbia Journalism School. Before: Covered companies and the economy in East Africa for Reuters. Alum of Bloomberg & Quartz.
54 followers40 following13 posts