A tale of two deficits
Summary
Marketplace examines the U.S. trade deficit, explaining how government debt and AI investment strengthen the dollar and drive imports. The show also covers the surge in electric trucking due to high diesel prices and features a segment on the "baby algorithm," which targets sleep-deprived parents with ads. Additionally, the episode highlights the overlooked economic contributions of 19th-century writer Maria Edgeworth.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Odoo and University of Illinois MBA
Marketplace intro and week's economic data preview
Treasury bond auctions and investor concerns
Mortgage rates and stock market update
Why the US dollar is at a 1.5-year high
Interview: Maria Edgeworth and early economics
How government debt drives the trade deficit
Daily market numbers: Stocks, oil, and bonds
Sponsors: Odoo, Illinois MBA, and Vanta
Rise of electric trucks due to diesel costs
The digital baby product industrial complex
France debt crisis and euro weakness
Sponsor: Capital One Saver Card
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