https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/marketplace--7445482enBusinessCopyright sawhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0532bbb0d1259f4bc2e429cb3a817f81.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/marketplace--7445482Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:50:46 +0000sawsawfeeds@spreaker.comEvery weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world...false2529da5f-7561-5082-b285-308d4c6ce961episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-move-a-muscle--75660064Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• A frozen job market means nobody's getting laid off, but nobody's getting hired
• Only in San Francisco: A picnic to discuss AI risk
• Not too big, not too small: The just-right Fed balance sheet
• Here's where home heating will cost more this winter
• Americans are saving less money — some can't afford to, others are focused on investing
• Using retirement to finally dig into family history

]]>01M4EFA1ZK5JJMPQJXV5D6HRAQThu, 08 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawFirst-time unemployment claims (layoffs, basically) have come in below 200,000 for four weeks running — the longest stretch since 1969. At the same time, the economy only barely added jobs in September. Few layoffs, barely any new jobs, and it makes...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• A frozen job market means nobody's getting laid off, but nobody's getting hired
• Only in San Francisco: A picnic to discuss AI risk
• Not too big, not too small: The just-right Fed balance sheet
• Here's where home heating will cost more this winter
• Americans are saving less money — some can't afford to, others are focused on investing
• Using retirement to finally dig into family history

]]>1745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-s-the-stock-market-doing-minus-ai--75660071Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The stock market gap between AI and everything else is growing
• What to watch for in next week's Q3 earnings
• "Circular spaghetti": What the tangled AI supply chain means for regulation
• Want to know what the bond market is thinking? Check out the yield curve
• Rising auto loan delinquencies reflect the K-shaped economy

]]>01M4BSZ93CKHX797BH8RSW3328Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawThe S&P 500 has hit more than two dozen record highs this year, and it’s got AI firms to thank. In fact, it’s easy to forget that a lot of other public companies are in a tough spot. In this episode, why there’s a widening bifurcation of the stock...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The stock market gap between AI and everything else is growing
• What to watch for in next week's Q3 earnings
• "Circular spaghetti": What the tangled AI supply chain means for regulation
• Want to know what the bond market is thinking? Check out the yield curve
• Rising auto loan delinquencies reflect the K-shaped economy

]]>1756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-stocking-up--75660103Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Imports and inventories are rising. Does that mean the economy is strong?
• Semiconductor imports and exports have been rising all year
• The Black-white employment gap is growing. What's that say about the economy?
• Sometimes quitting a job is a "real sign of strength"
• France's debt pushes the euro to 17-month low
• World Cup business keeps kicking after the final whistle

]]>01M490KBRPPNG39B4DJ66BW2S3Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0000sawWe got fresh data showing imports and inventory levels are up. Is it a sign of a strong economy, or a sign businesses are bracing for impact? In this episode, AI remains a major driver of this strange economy. Plus: The U.S. is simultaneously...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Imports and inventories are rising. Does that mean the economy is strong?
• Semiconductor imports and exports have been rising all year
• The Black-white employment gap is growing. What's that say about the economy?
• Sometimes quitting a job is a "real sign of strength"
• France's debt pushes the euro to 17-month low
• World Cup business keeps kicking after the final whistle

]]>1765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-deficits--75660090Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• What exactly are investors looking for in this week's government bond auctions?
• The U.S. dollar is at its strongest in 18 months
• The Regency-era novelist who popularized economics through her books
• Here's why the trade deficit is growing
• As diesel prices soar, so do electric truck sales
• The algorithm knows you have a baby, and it will exploit that

]]>01M46TSPNWZA6ARKHQSYDABP9WMon, 05 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawDespite Trump’s best efforts (a flurry of loosely targeted tariffs), the U.S. trade deficit is widening. But why is it widening? And what does it all have to do with foreign investment in government debt and the strength of the U.S. dollar? We’ll...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• What exactly are investors looking for in this week's government bond auctions?
• The U.S. dollar is at its strongest in 18 months
• The Regency-era novelist who popularized economics through her books
• Here's why the trade deficit is growing
• As diesel prices soar, so do electric truck sales
• The algorithm knows you have a baby, and it will exploit that

]]>1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nike-s-not-just-doing-it--75660086Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• An unsettling economic picture
• Can Nike get its mojo back?
• A year after federal EV tax credits ended, a patchwork of state EV incentives remains
• Here, take my link! The rise of affiliate links
• How becoming a dad brought this outdoorsman full-circle

]]>01M3YNNRMRXT02AMSV7DSAHAASFri, 02 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawIn Nike’s earnings report this week, the brand said it may begin shrinking its operations and laying off workers. It’s been losing market share for a while now. We look at what went wrong in the last decade. Also in this episode: the government-funded...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• An unsettling economic picture
• Can Nike get its mojo back?
• A year after federal EV tax credits ended, a patchwork of state EV incentives remains
• Here, take my link! The rise of affiliate links
• How becoming a dad brought this outdoorsman full-circle

]]>1793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inflation-held-steady-in-august-yay--75660066Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The Fed's preferred inflation measure was lower than expected in August. Is that a good thing?
• Can the U.S. just grow its way out of debt?
• Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas construction
• More people are looking for seasonal work this year. So far, it's hard to find
• There are more private security guards than police. How much are they paid?

]]>01M3WEXT85QYHEGNR5P9XXTJ42Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawThe PCE price index (that's the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) held steady year-over-year in the latest report. Economists expected it to move up. So, why didn't it budge -- and why aren't we all celebrating? Also in this episode: Seasonal work...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The Fed's preferred inflation measure was lower than expected in August. Is that a good thing?
• Can the U.S. just grow its way out of debt?
• Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas construction
• More people are looking for seasonal work this year. So far, it's hard to find
• There are more private security guards than police. How much are they paid?

]]>1736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/openai-is-staying-private-for-now--75660102Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Second quarter GDP growth is brought to you by the letters A and I
• Why full employment is like filling a bathtub with water
• OpenAI delayed its IPO. That makes private investors happy
• Corn mazes, apple picking, and hayrides: More farms are leaning into "agritourism"
• Is your Dijon spicy? Heat and drought might be the cause
• How "Neon Tom" made a 40-year career out of neon signs

]]>01M3T13Z8R7B5ZZY0MF57Z0GHFWed, 30 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawOpenAI just announced it will delay its IPO due to ongoing AI safety concerns. But when you’re a company as big as OpenAI, where does your funding come from? In this episode, venture capital doesn’t cut it. Plus: Second quarter GDP was revised up...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Second quarter GDP growth is brought to you by the letters A and I
• Why full employment is like filling a bathtub with water
• OpenAI delayed its IPO. That makes private investors happy
• Corn mazes, apple picking, and hayrides: More farms are leaning into "agritourism"
• Is your Dijon spicy? Heat and drought might be the cause
• How "Neon Tom" made a 40-year career out of neon signs

]]>1742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consumer-confidence-slides-to-12-year-low--75660057Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• How long can the economy keep growing?
• The latest JOLTS survey shows more of the same low-hire, low-fire economy
• Consumer confidence falls to its lowest level in 12 years, survey shows
• The price tag might be an endangered species
• High diesel prices force some Gulf shrimpers to stay docked
• New career path, new baby, no problem

]]>01M3Q8E26FM20W0GV5DBT8T2STTue, 29 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000sawConsumer confidence fell to a 12-year low in September, according to The Conference Board. The index has been trending down for a couple years, but this latest decline was steep. One reason? Upper-middle class respondents are starting to feel the...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• How long can the economy keep growing?
• The latest JOLTS survey shows more of the same low-hire, low-fire economy
• Consumer confidence falls to its lowest level in 12 years, survey shows
• The price tag might be an endangered species
• High diesel prices force some Gulf shrimpers to stay docked
• New career path, new baby, no problem

]]>1773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nvidia-s-record-breaking-stock-buyback--75660059
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• It's a big week for economic data. Here's what labor economists will be looking for.
• Nvidia's record stock buyback funded by cash from the data center boom
• There’s a national volunteer firefighter shortage. It’s on display in Wyoming
• Early retirement isn't always a choice
• Adobe forecasts record U.S. spending online this holiday season
• The mall isn't dead, yet

]]>01M3MAQY7P9FKKZ91ATF6PYSWMMon, 28 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawApple used to be the leader in buying back shares. Now, Nvidia has broken the tech company’s record, announcing Monday that it would add $150 billion to its stock buyback program, on top of $80 billion pledged a few months ago. The chipmaker’s profits...
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• It's a big week for economic data. Here's what labor economists will be looking for.
• Nvidia's record stock buyback funded by cash from the data center boom
• There’s a national volunteer firefighter shortage. It’s on display in Wyoming
• Early retirement isn't always a choice
• Adobe forecasts record U.S. spending online this holiday season
• The mall isn't dead, yet

]]>1644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-interest-rates-could-balloon-the-national-debt--75660091Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• TTYL? Trump-Xi talks end without much to show
• What happens to the deficit and the national debt if interest rates stay high?
• U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump’s federal cuts. Now they’re hurting for help
• Private equity gets a grade on climate risks

]]>01M3CXJWW1G2A2203YG86Y3VE4Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawWhat happens to government debt, the budget deficit, and the overall economy if interest rates stay elevated? For a new report, the Congressional Budget Office crunched the numbers. By 2056, public debt would grow to an eye-popping 222% of GDP. Plus:...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• TTYL? Trump-Xi talks end without much to show
• What happens to the deficit and the national debt if interest rates stay high?
• U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump’s federal cuts. Now they’re hurting for help
• Private equity gets a grade on climate risks

]]>1747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fed-officials-speak-up-on-inflation--75660063Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Kevin Warsh is against forward guidance. But that hasn't stopped other Fed officials
• Laid off? Odds are a change of job title's in your future
• A "historic" El Niño is brewing and catastrophe modelers are mapping out the risks
• A spectacular 2025 growing season was not so great for potato farmers this year

]]>01M3AFCM1717FRS1TCW66W8WMWThu, 24 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawAs Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh attempts to limit forward guidance, analysts are zeroed in on other Fed officials’ public comments. Turns out, they’ve got plenty to say. In this episode, central bankers make their voices heard. Plus: Layoffs...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Kevin Warsh is against forward guidance. But that hasn't stopped other Fed officials
• Laid off? Odds are a change of job title's in your future
• A "historic" El Niño is brewing and catastrophe modelers are mapping out the risks
• A spectacular 2025 growing season was not so great for potato farmers this year

]]>1759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tension-grows-in-the-housing-market--75660095Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• U.S. mortgage rates climb above 7% in another blow to housing market
• Bonds are like the “hidden wiring connecting the global economy”
• Why everyone is running all of a sudden
• Like weddings, concerts are now destination affairs
• The global appeal of Nashville hot chicken

]]>01M37XTFCAHYPVCDVWH3PDAFCWWed, 23 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0000sawBad news first: Mortgage rates are topping 7% and, fittingly, mortgage applications are down. On the bright side, home prices aren’t completely frozen and listings are actually up. Question is, in this stuck housing market, when will things budge?...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• U.S. mortgage rates climb above 7% in another blow to housing market
• Bonds are like the “hidden wiring connecting the global economy”
• Why everyone is running all of a sudden
• Like weddings, concerts are now destination affairs
• The global appeal of Nashville hot chicken

]]>1768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-for-a-diesel-export-ban--75660105Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The difference between the "paper" price of Brent crude and what refiners pay for it
• Trump and Xi meet this week. What can we expect?
• As grocery prices rise, cheese and butter get cheaper
• "Not such a good idea": How banning diesel exports to lower prices could backfire
• As banks consolidate, some customers aren’t so sure they’re happy

]]>01M351BDM7ZATF9M2SKTEH04FKTue, 22 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000sawDiesel costs have nearly doubled over the last year, breaking record highs. In fact, some lawmakers are calling on the Trump administration to halt all diesel exports until they cool off. But experts say it's a recipe for price chaos that will leave...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The difference between the "paper" price of Brent crude and what refiners pay for it
• Trump and Xi meet this week. What can we expect?
• As grocery prices rise, cheese and butter get cheaper
• "Not such a good idea": How banning diesel exports to lower prices could backfire
• As banks consolidate, some customers aren’t so sure they’re happy

]]>1801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-u-s-china-trade--75660075Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Trade tensions between U.S. and China simmer ahead of Trump-Xi summit
• Is "Dr. Copper" becoming less reliable?
• Starting a new career? Start in Ohio, report says
• Airlines are trimming routes as fuel prices soar
• Sorry brunch, but you're old news

]]>01M32KXTSG6HDB7HEN55AMD4APMon, 21 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000sawPresident Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, and AI safety is likely to define the agenda. But what about those pesky tariffs? In this episode, we lay out the fraught trade relationship between the U.S. and China. Plus:...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Trade tensions between U.S. and China simmer ahead of Trump-Xi summit
• Is "Dr. Copper" becoming less reliable?
• Starting a new career? Start in Ohio, report says
• Airlines are trimming routes as fuel prices soar
• Sorry brunch, but you're old news

]]>1788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caught-in-the-canada-trade-war-crossfire--75660104Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The Fed makes a move
• Rising rates mean Treasurys are worth less. That's putting pressure on banks
• As the U.S.-Canada trade war heats up, businesses find themselves caught in the crossfire
• Do you need to be a "LinkedIn lunatic" for your career?
• She sold her home, just to keep living in it

]]>01M2TWBHJY0E53KG52TH9X9SGZFri, 18 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawThe Trump administration has doubled down on its trade war with our neighbors to the North — the U.S. is set to ban the import of several Canadian products, including beer and whey protein, in a few weeks. Small businesses on both sides of the border...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The Fed makes a move
• Rising rates mean Treasurys are worth less. That's putting pressure on banks
• As the U.S.-Canada trade war heats up, businesses find themselves caught in the crossfire
• Do you need to be a "LinkedIn lunatic" for your career?
• She sold her home, just to keep living in it

]]>1814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-improvement-stores-feel-the-pinch--75660088Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The countries driving energy demand growth can't wait for renewables to get cheaper
• Kevin Warsh isn't a "data point-dependent guy"
• Home improvement stores take a housing market hit
• High schoolers take new AP business with personal finance class
• Residents of a mobile home park try to buy their community before someone else does
• Turning a childhood home into a place to share with strangers

]]>01M2RBC948T3T1318VJJT5E6XVThu, 17 Sep 2026 22:18:00 +0000sawRetail sales jumped 1.2% in August after falling in July. But building materials stores — think Home Depot or Lowe’s — still saw a dip. That’s because stretched consumers are putting off “nice-to-haves,” like home renovations. Also in this episode:...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The countries driving energy demand growth can't wait for renewables to get cheaper
• Kevin Warsh isn't a "data point-dependent guy"
• Home improvement stores take a housing market hit
• High schoolers take new AP business with personal finance class
• Residents of a mobile home park try to buy their community before someone else does
• Turning a childhood home into a place to share with strangers

]]>1801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bond-traders-take-a-turn-in-the-spotlight--75660083Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• What it's like to work in the bond market these days
• A Fed rate hike will make buying a home even more expensive
• Surviving a stroke meant leaving her career behind
• What “fiscal dominance” would mean for the U.S. economy
• Venmo ghosting, just in time for spooky season

]]>01M2NVKCRCYGGQB6MJHP1K71CAWed, 16 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0000sawThe yield on 10-year T-notes climbed to its highest point since 2007 on Wednesday, as the Fed raised its key rate for the first time since July 2023. Swirling inflation and uncertainty have put all eyes on the bond market. So what’s it like to be a...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• What it's like to work in the bond market these days
• A Fed rate hike will make buying a home even more expensive
• Surviving a stroke meant leaving her career behind
• What “fiscal dominance” would mean for the U.S. economy
• Venmo ghosting, just in time for spooky season

]]>1776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imports-are-way-way-up--75660073Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• If the Fed hikes rates, here's how the stock market might respond
• For those without a degree, the job market looks pretty good
• Imports boomed this summer in anticipation of higher costs
• Wildlife use bridges and tunnels too, but it’s spendy
• Carter's big rebrand amid challenging children's clothing market
• The complicated history of New York's iconic Charging Bull statue

]]>01M2JZTYETPX5VZR6KB5GZSE3ETue, 15 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawAugust marked the third-highest level of container imports to the U.S. on record. Sure, it’s usually a busy month for holiday shopping inventory, but there’s also that pesky looming inflation and ongoing tariff uncertainty. In this episode, why U.S....Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
Read the stories in today’s episode:

• If the Fed hikes rates, here's how the stock market might respond
• For those without a degree, the job market looks pretty good
• Imports boomed this summer in anticipation of higher costs
• Wildlife use bridges and tunnels too, but it’s spendy
• Carter's big rebrand amid challenging children's clothing market
• The complicated history of New York's iconic Charging Bull statue

]]>1790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cast-of-hawkish-central-bankers--75660060Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Central bankers around the world are looking more hawkish
• The U.S. dollar rises as investors anticipate an interest rate hike
• We don't own anything anymore
• Diesel fuel hit a record high. Unlike gas, using less of it is not an option
• She built a tiny home in her aging mother's backyard

]]>01M2GPKRF8G8EQMJ6FR2RNVY6WMon, 14 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000sawAt this week’s FOMC meeting, it’s likely Fed governors will hike interest rates. They won’t be alone. The EU raised rates last week and Japan is expected to do the same at its upcoming meeting. These central bankers are all dealing with similar...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Central bankers around the world are looking more hawkish
• The U.S. dollar rises as investors anticipate an interest rate hike
• We don't own anything anymore
• Diesel fuel hit a record high. Unlike gas, using less of it is not an option
• She built a tiny home in her aging mother's backyard

]]>1809falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inflation-trumps-wage-gains--75660072Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Last call for Fed rate predictions
• Inflation has devoured pay gains over the past year
• Why the gender pay gap holds back productivity
• Retiring at age 37 to give back to the community
• Housing starts are down in most of the country. Here's why the Northeast is the exception

]]>01M28V6V5MTMNP5SW86WXGPBSHFri, 11 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawThe latest BLS data put real hourly wage gains at -0.3% last month, compared to last year. That’s thanks to inflation running hotter than pay raises. To make up for it, some workers are putting in extra hours or dipping into their savings. In this...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Last call for Fed rate predictions
• Inflation has devoured pay gains over the past year
• Why the gender pay gap holds back productivity
• Retiring at age 37 to give back to the community
• Housing starts are down in most of the country. Here's why the Northeast is the exception

]]>1774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-new-normal-for-global-oil--75660101Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The oil roller coaster reaches new heights — and it's a bumpy ride ahead
• Trucking costs are rising fast. That could mean even more inflation for consumers
• This audio affects business is still waiting on tariff refunds
• How this Georgia factory is surviving America's solar policy whiplash
• If AI helps speed up drug development, can the FDA keep up?
• The construction manager who quit his 9-to-5 to build something for himself

]]>01M26AC0QS00KRTG33PRW4S8N8Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0000sawOil industry analysts were hopeful earlier this year that Trump’s war in the Middle East would be short-lived. But it’s become clear that an open flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will require sustained cooperation between the U.S. and Iran....Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The oil roller coaster reaches new heights — and it's a bumpy ride ahead
• Trucking costs are rising fast. That could mean even more inflation for consumers
• This audio affects business is still waiting on tariff refunds
• How this Georgia factory is surviving America's solar policy whiplash
• If AI helps speed up drug development, can the FDA keep up?
• The construction manager who quit his 9-to-5 to build something for himself

]]>1774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-healthcare-price-caps--75660068Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• High oil prices are pushing up short-term bond yields
• What will Kevin Warsh do? He's not telling
• More states are trying price caps to tackle healthcare affordability
• As mortgage rates rise, some homebuyers are choosing adjustable-rate loans
• Owning a home with a friend means learning how to talk about money

]]>01M23SDJFTWE3TM7ZSHHNPZQE9Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000sawHealthcare affordability is top-of-mind for many Americans right now. And for a long time, state legislators’ only avenue for easing that burden was through care subsidies. But what about looking at the problem from a whole new angle? In this episode,...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• High oil prices are pushing up short-term bond yields
• What will Kevin Warsh do? He's not telling
• More states are trying price caps to tackle healthcare affordability
• As mortgage rates rise, some homebuyers are choosing adjustable-rate loans
• Owning a home with a friend means learning how to talk about money

]]>1747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canada-taxes-back--75660065Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The U.S. and Canada have had trade spats before, but this one might be different
• This California city became a model for resisting data centers
• Small business owners have mixed feelings about the economy
• How a fake deodorant brand got recommended by AI
• Brick-and-mortar bookstores are back

]]>01M215208ETQ3ZZRDE0CKQVA6PTue, 08 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawCanada levied a range of tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday, escalating an ongoing trade war launched by President Donald Trump. It isn’t the first time the two countries have tiffed over trade, but it is, by at least one historian’s estimation,...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The U.S. and Canada have had trade spats before, but this one might be different
• This California city became a model for resisting data centers
• Small business owners have mixed feelings about the economy
• How a fake deodorant brand got recommended by AI
• Brick-and-mortar bookstores are back

]]>1774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-prices-rise-so-too-does-our-credit-reliance--75660093Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Consumers turn to credit as prices rise
• As finance and insurance lose jobs, AI gets most (but not all) of the blame
• This activewear brand says tariffs are still taking a toll
• Mexico launches its own electric car to show it can do more than build for other countries
• A former firefighter reflects on life — and money — as a stay-at-home dad
• How a 1,200-year-old pilgrimage is reshaping local economies in Spain

]]>01M1Q2V40TM0PM2KWBRZ8G52Z9Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000sawPrices are rising faster than average wages in this economy, and many Americans have turned to credit to keep up. They are paying it off for now, but what happens if the Fed raises interest rates later this month? Also in this episode: Artificial...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Consumers turn to credit as prices rise
• As finance and insurance lose jobs, AI gets most (but not all) of the blame
• This activewear brand says tariffs are still taking a toll
• Mexico launches its own electric car to show it can do more than build for other countries
• A former firefighter reflects on life — and money — as a stay-at-home dad
• How a 1,200-year-old pilgrimage is reshaping local economies in Spain

]]>1787falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wage-growth-disappoints--75660096Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Jobs are steady. Prices are high. What will the Fed do?
• Wage growth can't compete with inflation right now
• Squeezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machinery
• More American tourists are visiting Europe
• This mom of six is rewriting her career by going back to school

]]>01M1PXYJMJSZGK13G9QN4SFHDBFri, 04 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000sawThis economy added twice the amount of jobs expected in August, which is good news for the labor market. Still, the latest jobs report showed average hourly earnings were up just 3.1% annually — the slowest growth in more than five years. In this...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Jobs are steady. Prices are high. What will the Fed do?
• Wage growth can't compete with inflation right now
• Squeezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machinery
• More American tourists are visiting Europe
• This mom of six is rewriting her career by going back to school

]]>1791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chevron-s-big-bet--75660074Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Chevron's $7 billion bet on Venezuelan oil
• Can zero job growth really be a sign of a healthy labor market?
• How the cost of childcare pushed this twin mom out of the labor force
• Why more companies are choosing trains over trucks for shipping
• "Buy now, pay later" loans creep into essentials for many consumers
• Your house's windows are probably leaky. Replacing them saves on utility bills

]]>01M1MBR9VE8QXG50HCR1TY1NBCThu, 03 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000sawAmerican oil giant Chevron plans to funnel $7 billion into its Venezuela operations over the next five years, with a goal of more than doubling its production in the country. In this episode, we explain what Chevron has to gain from the deal and why...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Chevron's $7 billion bet on Venezuelan oil
• Can zero job growth really be a sign of a healthy labor market?
• How the cost of childcare pushed this twin mom out of the labor force
• Why more companies are choosing trains over trucks for shipping
• "Buy now, pay later" loans creep into essentials for many consumers
• Your house's windows are probably leaky. Replacing them saves on utility bills

]]>1806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/even-higher-diesel-prices-are-coming--75660080Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Why high diesel prices are coming at a particularly bad time
• What it takes to reopen 19 months after a wildfire
• Uber lays off 10% of their workforce to make the company "simpler and faster"
• To spur more housing construction, Denver changed its parking rules
• Male loneliness epidemic? Try economic loneliness epidemic
• In Alaska, dipnetting for salmon is about more than what’s caught

]]>01M1HKPXW33DVRHVZQE4436SC5Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000sawThe average cost of a gallon of diesel was $5.68 on Wednesday — just 13 cents shy of a record high. Tariffs and ongoing wars are both to blame. But so is a seasonal upswing that happens every fall. In this episode, why diesel prices are likely going...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Why high diesel prices are coming at a particularly bad time
• What it takes to reopen 19 months after a wildfire
• Uber lays off 10% of their workforce to make the company "simpler and faster"
• To spur more housing construction, Denver changed its parking rules
• Male loneliness epidemic? Try economic loneliness epidemic
• In Alaska, dipnetting for salmon is about more than what’s caught

]]>1811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/borrowing-costs-go-boom--75660067Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Rising global bond yields will put pressure on U.S. interest rates, too
• The labor market in July showed very little movement
• For this Mississippi barge line, labor is more of a concern than tariffs
• Why solar energy storage capacity has nearly doubled since Trump took office
• "The heart of the internet": AI has marketers flocking to Reddit
• From medicine to HVAC: one entrepreneur's journey

]]>01M1F0CKASSQPYCT6S8S7MW53RTue, 01 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0000sawBond yields jumped to multi-decade highs in some countries this week, as market anxiety about inflation and the Iran war grows. The U.S. is not exempt from this turmoil. Borrowing rates could balloon, affecting the Fed and your wallet. We’ll explain....Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Rising global bond yields will put pressure on U.S. interest rates, too
• The labor market in July showed very little movement
• For this Mississippi barge line, labor is more of a concern than tariffs
• Why solar energy storage capacity has nearly doubled since Trump took office
• "The heart of the internet": AI has marketers flocking to Reddit
• From medicine to HVAC: one entrepreneur's journey

]]>1813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oil-markets-brace-for-maintenance-season--75660089Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Why interest rate expectations are pointing north
• The 'meh' job market hasn't slowed consumer spending much
• Inside the business of selling people their own family photo albums
• After a disastrous foray into real estate, this first-time buyer didn't let fear hold her back
• Can U.S. refineries afford to slow down for maintenance season?
• Ski resorts keep some snow in the bank this summer

]]>01M1CPP7PG6VQYTT5F5PG0NSCHMon, 31 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000sawIn Texas oil country, September usually marks the beginning of maintenance season. But with refineries running at near-100% capacity to meet increased demand, this fall might look a bit different. In this episode, can the global oil market weather an...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Why interest rate expectations are pointing north
• The 'meh' job market hasn't slowed consumer spending much
• Inside the business of selling people their own family photo albums
• After a disastrous foray into real estate, this first-time buyer didn't let fear hold her back
• Can U.S. refineries afford to slow down for maintenance season?
• Ski resorts keep some snow in the bank this summer

]]>1823falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ongoing-cost-of-ice-raids-on-latino-entreprenuers--75660094Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Was that forward guidance we just heard from the Fed Chair?
• Canada's economy is growing as it heads to a trade war with the U.S.
• Tariff uncertainty means halted production for this camping chair company
• Immigration enforcement leaves Latino businesses struggling for months
• How a 21-foot-tall space cowboy has revitalized a strip of Route 66

]]>01M14T50Y7Y8EEHWW8TKJ0PC8KFri, 28 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawIt’s been more than a year since the Trump administration intensified ICE raids in immigrant communities across the U.S. Latino entreprenuers say the toll on their businesses has been worse than the pandemic. In this episode, the ongoing economic harm...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Was that forward guidance we just heard from the Fed Chair?
• Canada's economy is growing as it heads to a trade war with the U.S.
• Tariff uncertainty means halted production for this camping chair company
• Immigration enforcement leaves Latino businesses struggling for months
• How a 21-foot-tall space cowboy has revitalized a strip of Route 66

]]>1775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grass-is-always-greener--75660106Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• America's shelves are filling up
• Nvidia expects revenue to grow by 70% over the next year
• Football is back. So is the turf — and players aren't happy
• Could an AI tax disincentivize human layoffs?
• For specialty food importer, tariffs are still front and center
• For three generations, this family has kept up business along Route 66

]]>01M12D8WMC111YMZFK5YACVBSFThu, 27 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawThe NFL is back in a couple weeks, and so is artificial turf. Several NFL stadiums rolled out the green carpet this summer for World Cup matches, which are mandated to be played on grass. For the 92% of NFL players who prefer the real stuff, it’s...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• America's shelves are filling up
• Nvidia expects revenue to grow by 70% over the next year
• Football is back. So is the turf — and players aren't happy
• Could an AI tax disincentivize human layoffs?
• For specialty food importer, tariffs are still front and center
• For three generations, this family has kept up business along Route 66

]]>1773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-much-power-does-the-fed-really-have--75660078Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation is stuck above 2%. Can the Fed really do anything about it?
• Consumers are pessimistic about the next six months
• How Arizona's "Capitol-ism" points to a potential tax fix for the AI age
• What's driving an increase in orders for transportation equipment?
• Running a historic motel off Route 66 is no easy pursuit
• The Gila River Indian Community "walks the walk" on water conservation

]]>01M0ZGS2ZQQFFET6V68G56ES2FWed, 26 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawAnother month, another PCE report that put annual core inflation meaningfully above the Fed’s 2% target. The central bank has been fighting high inflation for more than five years now. At a certain point, you might start to wonder, does the Fed even...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation is stuck above 2%. Can the Fed really do anything about it?
• Consumers are pessimistic about the next six months
• How Arizona's "Capitol-ism" points to a potential tax fix for the AI age
• What's driving an increase in orders for transportation equipment?
• Running a historic motel off Route 66 is no easy pursuit
• The Gila River Indian Community "walks the walk" on water conservation

]]>1791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparing-for-an-ai-tax-crisis--75660087Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Will Fed Chair Warsh actually say anything in his big Friday speech?
• Two years after Hurricane Helene, Asheville Tea Company finds a new home
• What Akron's rubber bust can teach us about a possible AI tax crisis
• The new Colorado River plan is out, and it's already under fire

]]>01M0X5YW2XJW0SVW9XY8NEZ6AVTue, 25 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0000sawIf artificial intelligence really does replace human labor, the U.S. could be in for a tax revenue crisis. That’s because high unemployment shrinks the pool of taxable wages. In this episode, we visit Akron, Ohio — the former tire capital of the world...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Will Fed Chair Warsh actually say anything in his big Friday speech?
• Two years after Hurricane Helene, Asheville Tea Company finds a new home
• What Akron's rubber bust can teach us about a possible AI tax crisis
• The new Colorado River plan is out, and it's already under fire

]]>1814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-canada-need-new-energy-partners--75660099Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The U.S.-Canada trade fight has not touched oil ... yet
• While grocery costs rise, Walmart announces price cuts
• Manufactured housing, coming to a suburb near you
• Will importing beef help bring down prices?
• The behavioral economics of drought management

]]>01M0TRM13Q6XM7RA3XAZ3DB63NMon, 24 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0000sawFuel hasn’t been touched in the trade clash between the U.S. and Canada (yet). It’s probably because the countries have an interdependent energy relationship — American refineries rely on Canadian crude; 90% of Canadian crude exports go to the U.S....Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The U.S.-Canada trade fight has not touched oil ... yet
• While grocery costs rise, Walmart announces price cuts
• Manufactured housing, coming to a suburb near you
• Will importing beef help bring down prices?
• The behavioral economics of drought management

]]>1790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-unemployment-becomes-endless--75660098Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The national debt hits $40 trillion
• Ticks increasingly threaten the health and livelihood of ranchers
• An Alabama cattle farm with a bird-tourism side hustle
• “Put me in, coach”: Navigating long-term unemployment in the low-hire economy
• How the McDonald's mobile app compiled 515-page dossier on one reporter

]]>01M0JV25VTAXM0BMXCG019FHECFri, 21 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, at least 1.8 million Americans have been actively looking for a fulltime job for more than 27 weeks. That’s over six months. In this episode, two people tell us what it’s like to navigate a never-ending job...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The national debt hits $40 trillion
• Ticks increasingly threaten the health and livelihood of ranchers
• An Alabama cattle farm with a bird-tourism side hustle
• “Put me in, coach”: Navigating long-term unemployment in the low-hire economy
• How the McDonald's mobile app compiled 515-page dossier on one reporter

]]>1793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sec-bessent-s-big-plan-to-finance-the-national-debt--75660092Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• "Buying a house with a credit card": The Treasury's plan to finance the national debt
• The Fed's preferred measure of inflation is changing
• As central bank bigwigs gather in Jackson Hole, local businesses carry on
• Builders bet on multifamily housing — but only in certain places

]]>01M0G8F4ZDJYS83PT7476TXYBTThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s buyback of long-term bonds was a bit of a letdown this week — the interest rates barely budged. The Treasury’s next move in its quest to rein in the national debt will be to issue a ton more short-term securities....Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• "Buying a house with a credit card": The Treasury's plan to finance the national debt
• The Fed's preferred measure of inflation is changing
• As central bank bigwigs gather in Jackson Hole, local businesses carry on
• Builders bet on multifamily housing — but only in certain places

]]>1806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-import-some-inflation--75660085Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• What happens when import prices skyrocket? More inflation, of course
• U.S. oil companies ink production deals with Venezuela
• Microdramas get the "Hollywood treatment" at this new studio

]]>01M0DPYA3J6MDVEY8A48MF58TVWed, 19 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawThe price of imported goods, sans energy, was up 4.5% year-over-year in July. Data center buildout is driving that jump — imported computer prices were up 17%. In this episode, we explain why import price inflation is distinct from regular inflation...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• What happens when import prices skyrocket? More inflation, of course
• U.S. oil companies ink production deals with Venezuela
• Microdramas get the "Hollywood treatment" at this new studio

]]>1798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/got-beef--75660062Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Here's why Home Depot calls housing market "frozen"
• Retailers should be doing well, despite consumer challenges
• Despite a slow alcohol retail market, this Wyoming distillery is expanding
• Meatpacking plants close as U.S. cattle herds shrink to a nearly 75-year low
• Is the greige wave here to stay?

]]>01M0B2E8HJM5GKH11HP27JAZJXTue, 18 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawCattle herds are at a national low not seen since the 1950s. That’s driving up the price of beef for consumers, but it’s also affecting the companies that process cows into steaks and burgers. In this episode, why meatpacking plants are shuttering....Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Here's why Home Depot calls housing market "frozen"
• Retailers should be doing well, despite consumer challenges
• Despite a slow alcohol retail market, this Wyoming distillery is expanding
• Meatpacking plants close as U.S. cattle herds shrink to a nearly 75-year low
• Is the greige wave here to stay?

]]>1771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consumer-sentiment-takes-a-tumble--75660077Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Is the consumer engine of the economy starting to slow down?
• Is China's economy in trouble?
• Why we still use GDP to measure economic growth
• Getting weird mail? In Colorado, it could be business fraud
• Popular online forum Reddit is joining the S&P 500
• Middle East conflict raises U.S. plastic industry's sinking ship

]]>01M08E6CTBQ6HNSVX890D2SCGRMon, 17 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawConsumer spending fell in early August, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s survey. July retail sales were down, and the average price of gas is nearing a record high for August. In today’s episode, we look at how...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Is the consumer engine of the economy starting to slow down?
• Is China's economy in trouble?
• Why we still use GDP to measure economic growth
• Getting weird mail? In Colorado, it could be business fraud
• Popular online forum Reddit is joining the S&P 500
• Middle East conflict raises U.S. plastic industry's sinking ship

]]>1796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retail-feels-the-squeeze--75660082Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation dipped slightly in July, but remains above Fed's target
• Retail sales dropped sharply in July as consumers tighten spending
• The AI slop-ification of Etsy
• Fewer Canadian shoppers leave border businesses struggling
• The incredible staying power of Candy Crush Saga

]]>01M00N066E8G4681HCX42KAJV8Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawIn the Commerce Department’s retail sales report for July, sales at stores of all kinds were down 0.6%, when a modest increase in sales had been expected. Though some discretionary purchases are up, consumers are certainly tightening their belts. Also...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation dipped slightly in July, but remains above Fed's target
• Retail sales dropped sharply in July as consumers tighten spending
• The AI slop-ification of Etsy
• Fewer Canadian shoppers leave border businesses struggling
• The incredible staying power of Candy Crush Saga

]]>1796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/long-term-bond-yields-hit-a-long-term-high--75660100Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation cools for producers in July
• How small business owners are dealing with rising costs
• Coal still behind natural gas, renewables in electricity production
• How one restaurant is navigating Puerto Rico’s water crisis
• Free solar panels and home batteries? Ann Arbor's trying it out

]]>01KZY7YNNFNEKV4B7Y06P42PBQThu, 13 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawThe government is selling 30-year bonds with interest rates at a quarter-century high. We talk with Greg Ip at the Wall Street Journal about how that could be a warning from investors over stubborn inflation and mounting debt. Also in this episode, we...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation cools for producers in July
• How small business owners are dealing with rising costs
• Coal still behind natural gas, renewables in electricity production
• How one restaurant is navigating Puerto Rico’s water crisis
• Free solar panels and home batteries? Ann Arbor's trying it out

]]>1785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steep-inflation-meet-slow-wage-growth--75660081Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation has slowed, but wage growth hasn't caught up
• Refined oil prices face more pressure than crude, and consumers will pay the price
• To understand how war impacts financial markets, look to the past
• What you should know about fractional homeownership

]]>01KZVXRSTPEPNDTCX7JNW3BPP0Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawThe average household’s buying power has slipped by about 0.1%, when the latest CPI report is compared to last week’s jobs numbers. In layman’s terms, Americans took a pay cut over the last year. But economists aren’t so clear on what comes next. In...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Inflation has slowed, but wage growth hasn't caught up
• Refined oil prices face more pressure than crude, and consumers will pay the price
• To understand how war impacts financial markets, look to the past
• What you should know about fractional homeownership

]]>1805falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/credit-card-delinquencies-climb--75660070Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Younger consumers are turning to "little treats" in the face of economic nihilism
• Why lines of credit have become a preferred piggy bank for homeowners
• Credit card delinquencies approach Great Recession levels
• China is shaping the technology of the future. Where does that leave the U.S.?
• Small business owners are feeling uncertain but optimistic

]]>01KZRZFXP8VYM1BNGSXS73RVFZTue, 11 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0000sawCredit card delinquencies are sitting at 13% so far this year. It’s the highest national rate since the tail-end of the Great Recession. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, including high inflation and job uncertainty, is partially to blame. Also...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Younger consumers are turning to "little treats" in the face of economic nihilism
• Why lines of credit have become a preferred piggy bank for homeowners
• Credit card delinquencies approach Great Recession levels
• China is shaping the technology of the future. Where does that leave the U.S.?
• Small business owners are feeling uncertain but optimistic

]]>1825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoosh-there-go-our-wage-gains--75660058Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• U.S. consumers' real earnings have been falling
• Why Bed Bath & Beyond's parent company is pivoting to mortgages and flooring
• Should we ditch paper checks? You probably write more than you think
• She chose rural South Carolina over Italy and England
• One bright spot in an otherwise-meh labor market? Temp jobs
• A new kind of AI chip: Pringle-making gets optimized by artificial intelligence

]]>01KZPPFXVTGBW7ZPXX570SJMJTMon, 10 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawMore bad news from last week’s jobs report: Wage growth slowed to 3.2%, the lowest yearly rate in five years. Combine that with high inflation, and consumers are losing purchasing power. In this episode, where did the wage growth go? Plus: Temp firms...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• U.S. consumers' real earnings have been falling
• Why Bed Bath & Beyond's parent company is pivoting to mortgages and flooring
• Should we ditch paper checks? You probably write more than you think
• She chose rural South Carolina over Italy and England
• One bright spot in an otherwise-meh labor market? Temp jobs
• A new kind of AI chip: Pringle-making gets optimized by artificial intelligence

]]>1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/job-losses-reveal-a-shakier-labor-market--75660076Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July. Should the Fed be worried?
• Here's where the economy lost jobs in July
• Car prices continue to rise. Auto lenders compensate with long-term loans
• The school districts building affordable housing for teachers
• How leaving the labor force helped this caregiver find her calling

]]>01KZEWWKYX6F76MPAMZNF8WBNXFri, 07 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawThe July jobs report is out, and it’s a doozy: The U.S. labor market shed a net 23,000 jobs last month. Previous months, which saw moderate gains, were revised down. In this episode, which sectors cut the most roles, and what it all signals about the...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July. Should the Fed be worried?
• Here's where the economy lost jobs in July
• Car prices continue to rise. Auto lenders compensate with long-term loans
• The school districts building affordable housing for teachers
• How leaving the labor force helped this caregiver find her calling

]]>1831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-there-be-an-oil-export-ban--75660069Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Big oil is not up for another export ban
• Can you spot the difference between Warsh and Powell's FOMC statements?
• Why you should care about CEOs' confidence in the economy
• The FIRE movement: How soon can I quit?
• USC pushes to expand AI research with $200 million gift

]]>01KZBZGF682YFH2FB38QDAZE2TThu, 06 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawAs high gas costs pile up for drivers, Big Oil is getting jumpy. That’s because one way to bring prices down, at least temporarily, is an oil export ban. The Trump administration hasn’t signaled support for such a ban, but oil firms are being...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Big oil is not up for another export ban
• Can you spot the difference between Warsh and Powell's FOMC statements?
• Why you should care about CEOs' confidence in the economy
• The FIRE movement: How soon can I quit?
• USC pushes to expand AI research with $200 million gift

]]>1801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/want-a-raise-you-might-have-to-find-a-new-job--75660079Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Job-changers are seeing their highest wage increases in nearly a year
• Gen Z is spending more across all income brackets
• In healthcare, catching errors from insurers is a growing industry
• The entrepreneur building a marketplace for used EVs

]]>01KZ9GY6NKJMXYJ8SKH33D54SFWed, 05 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000sawYou know how wages have, on average, stagnated when you account for inflation? Well there’s one group that saw some actual wage growth last month: Job changers. Pay growth for people who switched jobs was 7% in July, according to ADP. Unfortunately,...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Job-changers are seeing their highest wage increases in nearly a year
• Gen Z is spending more across all income brackets
• In healthcare, catching errors from insurers is a growing industry
• The entrepreneur building a marketplace for used EVs

]]>1809falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manufacturing-boomed-in-july-thank-all-that-ai-money--75660061Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Manufacturing sector benefits from continued AI demand
• Tracking down the Trump administration's $27.6 billion in investments
• Why job openings have been rising slowly this year
• McDonald's sales soften as diners spend cautiously
• Where did China's oil imports go?

]]>01KZ6TB8EJZ03CB8AS7FSA4T6JTue, 04 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawIn July, the manufacturing sector grew at its fastest month-to-month rate in four years. A new tax law likely boosted company spending to some degree, but AI investment packed the biggest punch — demand is strong and the money is flowing. Also in this...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Manufacturing sector benefits from continued AI demand
• Tracking down the Trump administration's $27.6 billion in investments
• Why job openings have been rising slowly this year
• McDonald's sales soften as diners spend cautiously
• Where did China's oil imports go?

]]>1823falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-oil-prices-big-oil-profits--75660084Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Why did the U.S. just spend billions to prop up the Japanese yen?
• What the bond market is trying to tell us
• How small- and medium-sized firms are navigating this labor market moment
• Becoming a freelance court reporter helped this mom find herself
• High oil prices lift all boats in the Permian Basin, but companies remain cautious
• Peaches pay the bills for Western Colorado farmers, but drought makes their future uncertain

]]>01KZ47M20M26748EPDATG5CXWGMon, 03 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawPermian Basin oil companies are reporting strong quarterly earnings, as the Iran war keeps prices up and supply restricted. West Texas, formerly in a slump, has seen an uptick in hiring and new rigs. But oil companies are moving cautiously — they want...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Why did the U.S. just spend billions to prop up the Japanese yen?
• What the bond market is trying to tell us
• How small- and medium-sized firms are navigating this labor market moment
• Becoming a freelance court reporter helped this mom find herself
• High oil prices lift all boats in the Permian Basin, but companies remain cautious
• Peaches pay the bills for Western Colorado farmers, but drought makes their future uncertain

]]>1802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-self-driving-cars--75660107Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Weekly Wrap: Kevin Warsh's dilemma on interest rates
• Rising health insurance costs may take a bite out of your paycheck
• Leaving retirement for a new family business
• Amazon's self-driving Zoox taxis are about to hit the roads
• When a legendary film festival comes to Colorado, will homeowners open their doors?

]]>01KYWJGBZS4KJFZ5XBC0PQ99M7Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0000sawAmazon’s autonomous vehicle company, Zoox, can now roll out 2,500 of its vehicles annually in the next two years. Are more robotic cars coming, or will there be more speed bumps? But first, we’ll look at the market impact of the Fed’s decision to keep...Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.
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• Weekly Wrap: Kevin Warsh's dilemma on interest rates
• Rising health insurance costs may take a bite out of your paycheck
• Leaving retirement for a new family business
• Amazon's self-driving Zoox taxis are about to hit the roads
• When a legendary film festival comes to Colorado, will homeowners open their doors?

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