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Wage growth disappoints

Sep 4, 2026 · 26m

Summary

Marketplace analyzes a stronger-than-expected August jobs report and its implications for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, alongside rising bond yields and tepid wage growth. The episode also explores the surge in American travel to Europe, highlighting how tourists are prioritizing experiences over home ownership. Finally, it features stories on farmers coping with high equipment costs and a mother returning to school, plus a note on the widening U.S. trade deficit.

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