The job losses that won't show up in jobless claims
Summary
Marketplace Morning Report examines recent jobless claims and the impact of expiring Temporary Protected Status on labor data, noting that ineligible workers won't appear in unemployment statistics. The episode also investigates how data centers affect electricity prices, contrasting a study showing lower costs with concerns about infrastructure expenses. Reporter Henry Epp explores Vermont’s regulatory approach, where developers must pay for grid upgrades, potentially shielding consumers from price hikes.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Odoo business software
Latest jobless claims and labor market context
Immigration status lapses and hidden job losses
Impact of workforce exits on payroll data
Sponsor: Optum healthcare services
Data centers and electricity price debate
How data centers can lower grid costs
Infrastructure costs and rate-setting challenges
Vermont regulations and report conclusion
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