Back-to-school shopping? Already?
Summary
Marketplace explores shifting consumer habits, noting early back-to-school sales and a disconnect between low sentiment and steady spending. The episode examines how the power grid handled recent heat waves and why airlines are ordering new jets despite supply chain delays. Additionally, it covers moderate algae bloom forecasts for Lake Erie, a homeowner’s transition to a native plant nursery, and OPEC Plus increasing oil output.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Odoo and Vantage Score
Introduction: Consumer economy and early back-to-school sales
Retailers push early sales due to inflation and tariffs
Consumer sentiment vs. spending: The disconnect explained
Power grid resilience during July heat wave
Boeing and Airbus face long backlogs for new jets
Market numbers: Dow record, Microsoft layoffs, World Cup drones
Sponsors: Odoo, Vantage Score, Dell, and Raymond James
Lake Erie algae blooms: Forecast and economic impact
Adventures in Housing: Starting a native plant nursery
OPEC Plus increases oil supply quota
Promo: How We Survive podcast on geoengineering
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