Imports are way, way up
Summary
This episode covers the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate hike and its potential impact on the stock market, noting that while markets have priced in the move, long-term effects remain uncertain. It also highlights a diverging labor market where workers without college degrees are experiencing lower unemployment and faster wage growth than recent graduates. Additionally, the report examines record-high import volumes at U.S. ports driven by consumer demand and tariff uncertainty, and discusses the funding crisis for federal wildlife crossing programs designed to reduce vehicle-animal…
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Hard Lessons and Wise
Marketplace intro and date
Fed rate hike expectations and market impact
Labor market trends for non-college graduates
Record US port imports and supply chain dynamics
Wildlife crossings and federal funding shortages
Daily market numbers and oil prices
Sponsors: Gusto, Pega, and ShipStation
Carter's rebranding and the kids' clothing market
The mystery of the Charging Bull statue's ownership
Census data on household income and gender pay gap
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