Stuart Clarkson

Global bond markets are where governments go to raise money to pay for services.

Some now argue these markets have become too powerful and can limit the policy aspirations of democratically elected governments.

The BBC's Ed Butler reports.

Gillian Tett from the Financial Times ending that report by Ed Butler.

And finally, happy workers are good for business with increased productivity and maybe higher profits.

Now, a study of the happiest places to work around the world, published by staff experience platform WorkL, says flexibility from managers is key to happy teams, as well as things like good information sharing and prioritising workers' wellbeing.

Our producer today was James Graham.

Our editor is Naomi Rainey.

In the UK, I'm Stuart Clarkson with the Marketplace Morning Report from the BBC World Service.

I can quote your figures about insured versus uninsured losses measured in billions.

But as people in the fire zones face year two, we go from macro to micro.

I'm checking in with the neighbors on one street in Altadena, where 15 homes were destroyed on a single block.

These are my own neighbors.

I lost a home on that street too.

Join us for on-the-ground reporting as we hear from people still dealing with insurance, getting permits, finding contractors.

One guy had to go through 30 contractors to find one with the right skills he could afford.

Plus, for most, rebuilding is taking years.

How do people find the money to live elsewhere?

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