Marketplace

Marketplace

Marketplace

116 episodes

Episodes

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.
Want a raise? You might have to find a new job
Aug 5, 2026 · 26m
This Marketplace episode examines the labor market, noting that while job growth slowed, wages for job switchers rose significantly, particularly in healthcare and AI.
Manufacturing boomed in July. Thank all that AI money
Aug 4, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines a resilient US manufacturing sector driven by AI infrastructure and restocking, despite tariff and interest rate headwinds.
High oil prices, big oil profits
Aug 3, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace covers the U.
The future of self-driving cars
Jul 31, 2026 · 26m
Why price-squeezed consumers still shell out for organic
Jul 30, 2026 · 26m
The states making extra off of high gas prices
Jul 29, 2026 · 26m
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing persistent inflation and labor market uncertainty, while dissenters urged more aggressive action.
No, Trump's tariffs haven't reshored manufacturing jobs
Jul 28, 2026 · 26m
TPS cuts will tear through the labor market
Jul 27, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace covers the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with experts debating potential hikes amid inflation concerns.
A year later, is Trump’s investment in Intel… a win-win?
Jul 24, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace hosts discuss how new tariffs, rising oil prices, and high borrowing costs are straining consumers despite strong economic indicators.
Unemployment filings hit a 55-year low
Jul 23, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines the reliability of unemployment claims as an economic indicator, revealing a "low-hire, low-fire" labor market that struggles to absorb new workers.
What's driving up the 30-year Treasury yield?
Jul 22, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines rising 30-year Treasury yields driven by US debt concerns and AI bond competition.
What Anthropic's copyright settlement means
Jul 21, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines how rising fuel and tariff costs are squeezing small businesses, prompting strategies like local sourcing.
The four dollar threshold
Jul 20, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace explores Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Worsh’s potential pivot to rate cuts, analyzing how his new task forces might redefine inflation…
Will Chevron-Iraq deal solve oil woes?
Jul 17, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace discusses how recent inflation data is overshadowed by geopolitical instability and new tariff threats, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh remains tight-lipped on policy.
Businesses brace for tariff déjà vu
Jul 16, 2026 · 25m
This Marketplace episode examines how businesses and consumers are navigating new tariffs, slowing retail sales, and rising costs.
The U.S. has the steepest inflation in the G7
Jul 15, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines why U.
Inflation came down in June. Will it stay that way?
Jul 14, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s Capitol Hill testimony, where he emphasized a policy regime change to combat inflation while rejecting detailed forward guidance.
Big banks fare well in this rocky economy
Jul 13, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines the divergence between consumer and producer inflation, highlighting how rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions in the…
The other war affecting fuel prices
Jul 10, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace discusses the Fed’s recent minutes and new task forces, highlighting growing inflation concerns.
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