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The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing persistent inflation and labor market uncertainty, while dissenters urged more aggressive action.

Marketplace covers the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with experts debating potential hikes amid inflation concerns.

Marketplace hosts discuss how new tariffs, rising oil prices, and high borrowing costs are straining consumers despite strong economic indicators.

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.

Marketplace examines rising 30-year Treasury yields driven by US debt concerns and AI bond competition.

This episode examines how rising fuel and tariff costs are squeezing small businesses, prompting strategies like local sourcing.

Marketplace explores Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Worsh’s potential pivot to rate cuts, analyzing how his new task forces might redefine inflation…

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.

This Marketplace episode examines how businesses and consumers are navigating new tariffs, slowing retail sales, and rising costs.

This episode examines why U.

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.

This episode examines the divergence between consumer and producer inflation, highlighting how rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions in the…

Marketplace discusses the Fed’s recent minutes and new task forces, highlighting growing inflation concerns.

This episode explores how rising gas prices suppress consumer spending on snacks, illustrated by PepsiCo’s weak U.

Marketplace host Kai Risdahl discusses the collapse of a ceasefire with Iran, prompting oil price spikes and Fed rate speculation with Brookings’ Robin Brooks.

This Marketplace episode previews the second-quarter earnings season, highlighting expected growth in tech, banking, and energy sectors despite economic headwinds.

Marketplace explores shifting consumer habits, noting early back-to-school sales and a disconnect between low sentiment and steady spending.

Marketplace analyzes the June jobs report, noting modest growth and Federal Reserve caution amid persistent inflation.

Marketplace analyzes a weak June jobs report showing only 57,000 new jobs and stagnant wage growth, while experts debate the "lump of labor" fallacy regarding AI’s impact on employment.

Marketplace covers Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s focus on AI and inflation risks, alongside the evolving "Fed put" concept.

This Marketplace episode examines mixed consumer confidence amid fluctuating inflation and gas prices.

Marketplace analyzes Supreme Court rulings that empower the president to fire heads of independent agencies, while sparing the Federal Reserve.

Marketplace host Kai Rizdahl discusses mixed economic data with Catherine Rampell and Greg Ip, highlighting sticky inflation, potential Fed rate hikes, and nervous AI market vibes.

Marketplace examines rising core inflation driven by tariffs and geopolitical tensions, alongside revised Q1 GDP data showing modest growth.

Marketplace examines the "psychological tax" on middle-class consumers who are shifting spending toward discount retailers and experiences while cutting home expenses.

Marketplace examines robust U.

Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal interviews Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austin Goolsbee on inflation concerns, stagflation risks, and central bank credibility.

Marketplace examines Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish stance on interest rates and the economic fallout from the Iran ceasefire.

Marketplace explores the geopolitical impact on oil markets with Brookings’ Robin Brooks, who dismisses extreme price forecasts.

Marketplace covers Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first press conference, where he announced new task forces and a shift away from forward guidance while maintaining a 2% inflation target.

Marketplace covers big tech’s massive cash raises for AI infrastructure and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision under new chair Kevin Warsh.

Marketplace covers a preliminary US-Iran war deal and the Fed’s upcoming meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh amid inflation concerns.

Marketplace’s Amy Scott explores solar geoengineering with Make Sunsets founders Luke Eisman and Andrew Song, who launch sulfur-filled balloons to dim the sun.

Marketplace examines the uncertain economy, focusing on new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s challenge of managing inflation expectations amid rising energy costs and tariffs.

This Marketplace episode examines rising oil prices due to strategic reserve drawdowns and geopolitical tensions, alongside shifting Treasury yields driven by inflation fears.

Marketplace examines mixed inflation data, noting that while energy shocks drive prices up, core inflation is cooling.

This episode explores conflicting stock market signals, with Bank of America warning of a peak while others urge caution.

This episode examines how inflation outpacing wage growth is squeezing consumers, prompting a trend toward home cooking that benefits companies like Campbell’s.

Marketplace analyzes a strong jobs report that disappointed Wall Street by reducing hopes for Fed rate cuts, sparking fears of potential hikes amid rising inflation.

This Marketplace episode examines rising U.

Marketplace covers strong small-business hiring data and Macy’s strategic store closures amid shifting retail trends.

This Marketplace episode examines declining personal income and shifting consumer habits, noting that Americans are trading down for value amid inflation.

Marketplace examines the US labor market ahead of key jobs data, noting that despite manufacturing growth, hiring remains sluggish due to tariff uncertainty and automation.

Marketplace explores whether the US is facing stagflation, noting resilient consumer spending despite rising credit card delinquencies and Fed concerns over persistent inflation.

Marketplace examines concerning economic data, including rising PCE inflation, slowing GDP growth, and a historic low in the personal savings rate.

Marketplace examines Q1 GDP revisions and rising inflation expectations, noting how the Iran war and tariffs impact growth.