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Every 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,...
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Every 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 speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
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22 FEB 2022 · Today, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. would join the European Union in sanctioning Russia for its military actions in Ukraine. The restrictions are targeted but could push up grain prices and are stirring anxiety about global energy prices. Economic blowback, along with COVID-19, inflation and supply chain issues, amount to a "central banker's ultimate nightmare." We'll explain. Plus: Why some apparel wholesalers are waiting to sell their inventory and how rising prices are affecting the service sector.
22 FEB 2022 · The United States has threatened Russia with "swift" and "severe" economic sanctions if the country further invades Ukraine. The unprecedented sanctions would target Russian financial institutions and potentially affect any company or individual with links to the Kremlin. Today, we're joined by Marketplace's London bureau chief, Stephen Beard, to hear about the global economic ripple effects — from inflation to an energy crisis — that trade restrictions on Russia could have. We'll also look at the precarious existence of pandemic-era museums and hear how poachers are pushing some West Texas cactuses to extinction.
18 FEB 2022 · The economic gap between Americans with college degrees and those without has been growing for decades. That's been driven in part by "degree inflation," which puts millions with military, community college or on-the-job experience at a disadvantage, even in a tight labor market. Today, we hear from the nonprofits, companies and individuals trying to shrink that gap and prioritize skills over formal education. Plus: Permits point to a much-needed bump in home construction, the economy appears to be coping with COVID and a Brooklyn-based toymaker envisions the new Lego.
16 FEB 2022 · January's retail numbers show that Americans are buying a lot. They're purchasing furniture to make themselves more comfortable at home and are switching up that business-casual wardrobe for something more "business comfortable." Even when accounting for inflation, there's a boom in spending and demand — something the Federal Reserve is likely making note of as it eyes interest rate hikes. We'll also examine the tiff over U.S.-China flights and why more students aren't filling out the federal financial aid application.
16 FEB 2022 · It's easy to remember the "before times," but it's a lot more challenging to envision the "after times." Even if COVID-19 sticks with us forever, that doesn't mean we'll always be living in a pandemic. Today, we'll dig into how exactly we can tell when the pandemic is behind us and what our norms, our economy and our lives might look like. Plus: Inflation hits oil and lumber, and the Great Resignation hits inflation.
15 FEB 2022 · The highest inflation in years comes with the lowest consumer sentiment in a decade. Or is it the other way around? With low morale due to inflation, wages increase to compensate, prices escalate to address higher wages … and worries of the inflation-sentiment spiral continue. But these mind games won't last forever. Also on today's episode, we look into what's happening with the racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL; how the Russia-Ukraine conflict is driving up oil prices; and how the demolition of weekly motels in Reno, Nevada, has shed new light on the city's housing crisis.
11 FEB 2022 · This morning's inflation numbers tell a story: Prices are going up faster than they have in 40 years, cutting into profits. But Tyson Foods saw its profits soar by double digits last quarter. Aren’t companies like Tyson feeling supply chain disruptions and inflation the same as the folks who are buying meat at the grocery store? Plus: The holdover law from the 1970s stopping universal access to fentanyl tests and a $5 billion plan to get electric vehicles road trip-ready.
9 FEB 2022 · Inflation clocked in at a decades-high 7% in December. But inflation varies depending on where you're located. Today, we'll take a look at what inflation feels like for businesses and consumers in Atlanta, Detroit and San Francisco, as well as the sectors in which prices may be higher for longer. We'll also travel to Istanbul to hear how Turkey's staggering 36% inflation rate is fueling a tourism boom for visitors eyeing luxury living at low cost. Buckle up — it could be a steep and bumpy ride.
8 FEB 2022 · Joe Rogan's podcast will remain on Spotify following controversies over COVID misinformation and his past use of a racial slur. Still, the company's CEO issued an apology to staffers this weekend. In a competitive industry with a tight labor market — and at a time when workers prioritize company values — the streaming platform may be less worried about keeping subscribers than it is about retaining employees. Plus: An inside look at China's zero-COVID policy and supply chain management programs see a boom in student interest.
5 FEB 2022 · Whatever your adjective of choice, the January jobs report was — to say the least — surprising. Despite gloomy forecasts, employers added 467,000 jobs last month. Pay and labor force participation were up, too. Today, we'll dig into the data and tackle more of this week's economic news in the Weekly Wrap. Plus, the little perks just aren't cutting it anymore to retain workers, and finding a home in a family-friendly neighborhood is easier said than done.
Every 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,...
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Every 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 speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
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