Fed officials speak up on inflation
Summary
Marketplace examines Fed officials' conflicting signals on interest rates, noting that despite Chair Powell's preference for silence, many advocates for further hikes to combat persistent inflation. The episode also covers a report finding that 58% of laid-off workers switch to entirely different jobs due to digital transformation, and features a Houston realtor describing a mixed housing market where high rates have stalled volume. Additionally, catastrophe modelers discuss the risks of a "super El Niño," while Colorado potato farmers face a severe oversupply that has forced them to destro…
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Sponsors: Hard Lessons and Odu
Marketplace intro and Fed context
Fed officials signal potential rate hikes
Bond market drama preview
Unemployment claims and job market data
Layoffs and career transitions in the AI era
New home sales hit 8-month high
Houston housing market insights with Letitia Grant
Preview of upcoming segments
Market numbers: Stocks and bonds
Sponsors: Pega, Odu, Aura, and Wealth Enhancement
Super El Nino and insurance risk with Dan Ward
Colorado potato oversupply and price crash
Spirit Halloween locations and retail vacancies
Marketplace donation appeal
Odu sponsor outro
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