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Bessent's bet on the yen, the cold embrace of Argentine data centers and the summer box office network: The Planet Money Indicator: NPR

Tuugo11 September 2026 at 16:19

This week's Planet Money episode presents three economic indicators worth关注. The first addresses the position of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the Japanese yen and how this may be affecting global financial markets.

The second indicator explores an unexpected scenario in Argentine Patagonia, where the region's intense cold is being leveraged to house data centers. The low temperatures offer a natural solution for cooling equipment, making the location attractive for technology companies.

The third indicator analyzes box office performance during the summer, examining the film distribution network and audience consumption patterns during this season.

The program combines these three seemingly disconnected topics to offer a comprehensive view of current economic trends in the United States and Latin America.

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