Marketplace

Marketplace

Marketplace

135 episodes

Episodes

Energyflation? More like everything-flation
Oct 14, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace reports that U.
Less coverage, more profit
Oct 13, 2026 · 25m
JPMorgan Chase missed earnings expectations, signaling a shift in Wall Street's growth narrative amid rising interest rates and AI-driven commercial lending.
In India, a demographic golden age dawns
Oct 12, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace looks ahead to a major week of inflation data, analyzing how energy volatility, AI demand, and tariffs are driving core prices.
Surprise, you've got medical bills!
Oct 9, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines a "low-hire, low-fire" economy where AI-driven stock gains mask labor stagnation, while guest Cole Brower discusses her solo sailing memoir and entrepreneurial journey.
Don't move a muscle!
Oct 8, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace reports on a stagnant U.
How's the stock market doing, minus AI?
Oct 7, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines the widening gap in the stock market, where a handful of AI giants drive record highs while most other sectors struggle with rising interest rates.
We're stocking up
Oct 6, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines rising U.
A tale of two deficits
Oct 5, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines the U.
Nike's not just doing it
Oct 2, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace discusses the weak US jobs report, persistent inflation, and GDP growth, analyzing how AI and corporate cost-cutting are shifting power to employers.
Inflation held steady in August. Yay?
Oct 1, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines the rising cost of borrowing as long-term government bond yields hit a quarter-century high, with economist Tara Sinclair…
OpenAI is staying private (for now)
Sep 30, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines the U.
Consumer confidence slides to 12-year low
Sep 29, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines the upcoming GDP report, noting that resilient consumer spending and AI investment are currently offsetting a stagnant labor…
Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
Sep 28, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines rising bond yields and upcoming economic data, with economists analyzing a mixed labor market characterized by low unemployment but weak wage growth.
High interest rates could balloon the national debt
Sep 25, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines the limited progress of the US-China trade truce, noting a lack of substantive business engagement despite high-profile state visits.
Fed officials speak up on inflation
Sep 24, 2026 · 25m
Fed officials signal potential further rate hikes to combat persistent inflation, while labor data shows a resilient job market where displaced workers increasingly switch industries.
Tension grows in the housing market
Sep 23, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines the impact of rising bond yields on the U.
Time for a diesel export ban?
Sep 22, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines the potential unintended consequences of a proposed diesel export ban amid record-high fuel prices, while Chad Bown analyzes how…
The state of U.S.-China trade
Sep 21, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines the current state of US-China trade, noting that tariffs have stabilized while imports surge due to AI infrastructure demand, yet agricultural exports remain weak.
Caught in the Canada trade war crossfire
Sep 18, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace discusses Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's recent rate hike and his assertion that policy is not yet restrictive, alongside concerns about President Trump's pressure on the central bank.
Home improvement stores feel the pinch
Sep 17, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines the Federal Reserve's shift toward private data, with economist K.
Bond traders take a turn in the spotlight
Sep 16, 2026 · 26m
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised interest rates by a quarter point, citing strong economic data and persistent inflation trends, while refusing to provide forward guidance.
Imports are way, way up
Sep 15, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines the stock market's reaction to an expected Fed rate hike, noting that while investors brace for higher costs, historical data suggests long-term resilience.
A cast of hawkish central bankers
Sep 14, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace discusses the global shift toward hawkish central bank policies, with the Fed, ECB, and Bank of Japan all facing pressure to raise rates amid persistent inflation.
Inflation trumps wage gains
Sep 11, 2026 · 25m
Inflation rose to 0.
What's the new normal for global oil?
Sep 10, 2026 · 25m
Oil prices surge past $100 as Middle East conflicts disrupt global supply, driving up trucking costs and inflation.
The case for healthcare price caps
Sep 9, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace explores why short-term Treasury yields are spiking due to inflation fears and Fed policy uncertainty, featuring expert analysis on Kevin Warsh’s new communication strategy.
Canada taxes back
Sep 8, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines escalating US-Canada trade tensions, noting that current tariffs are unprecedented compared to historical conflicts.
As prices rise, so too does our credit reliance
Sep 7, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace explores how U.
Wage growth disappoints
Sep 4, 2026 · 26m
Host Kristen Schwab analyzes the strong August jobs report and its implications for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, alongside rising bond yields and tepid wage growth.
Chevron's big bet
Sep 3, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines Chevron’s $7 billion investment in Venezuela as global oil supply shifts due to geopolitical tensions.
Even higher diesel prices are coming
Sep 2, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace explores rising diesel prices and their economic ripple effects, then profiles a hardware store owner rebuilding after wildfires.
Borrowing costs go boom
Sep 1, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines rising global bond yields driven by government spending and AI infrastructure demand, contrasting this with a stable but uneven US labor market.
Oil markets brace for maintenance season
Aug 31, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace hosts discuss Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s hawkish stance, signaling likely interest rate hikes amid sticky inflation.
The ongoing cost of ICE raids on Latino entreprenuers
Aug 28, 2026 · 26m
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech signaled hawkish policy, raising rate hike expectations and highlighting upside inflation risks.
Grass is always greener
Aug 27, 2026 · 26m
This episode examines Nvidia’s unprecedented 70% revenue growth forecast and the risks of corporate guidance.
How much power does the Fed really have?
Aug 26, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines persistent inflation driven by supply chain issues beyond the Fed's control, leading to waning consumer confidence.
Preparing for an AI tax crisis
Aug 25, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming Jackson Hole speech and its potential impact on interest rate policy.
Does Canada need new energy partners?
Aug 24, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace covers escalating US-Canada trade tensions, focusing on new tariffs and the strategic shift in Canadian oil exports.
When unemployment becomes endless
Aug 21, 2026 · 25m
Host Kyle Ritzdahl discusses the stalled US-Canada trade negotiations and the Treasury Secretary’s failed attempt to curb rising bond yields amid a $40 trillion national debt.
Sec. Bessent's big plan to finance the national debt
Aug 20, 2026 · 26m
This episode explores rising U.
Let's import some inflation
Aug 19, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace host Kyle Ryzdahl discusses Treasury bond buybacks and rising yields with Brookings’ Robin Brooks, who warns of fiscal dysfunction and a "debasement trade" boosting gold and Bitcoin.
Got beef?
Aug 18, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines rising 30-year bond yields driven by fiscal concerns and AI borrowing, alongside a frozen housing market impacting Home Depot.
Consumer sentiment takes a tumble
Aug 17, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines slowing US consumer spending and China’s economic downturn, where weak domestic demand drives cheap exports.
Retail feels the squeeze
Aug 14, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace explores how recent inflation data and geopolitical tensions are influencing Federal Reserve policy and consumer sentiment.
Long-term bond yields hit a long-term high
Aug 13, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace explores rising 30-year Treasury yields and their impact on national debt, alongside cooling producer prices and energy-driven inflation.
Steep inflation, meet slow wage growth
Aug 12, 2026 · 26m
This episode analyzes recent inflation data showing prices rising faster than wages, creating a disconnect between Wall Street optimism and consumer strain.
Credit card delinquencies climb
Aug 11, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace explores the confusing US economy, featuring Kyla Scanlon on Gen Z’s “financial nihilism” and shifting spending habits.
Whoosh, there go our wage gains
Aug 10, 2026 · 26m
This Marketplace episode examines slowing wage growth amid persistent inflation, forcing consumers to dip into savings.
Job losses reveal a shakier labor market
Aug 7, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace analyzes a disappointing July jobs report, highlighting job losses, falling labor participation, and the impact of immigration policy on the workforce.
Should there be an oil export ban?
Aug 6, 2026 · 26m
This episode examines the impact of a potential US oil export ban, with experts warning it would harm domestic production and eventually raise prices.
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