Don't move a muscle!
Summary
Marketplace reports on a stagnant U.S. labor market characterized by low hiring and firing, where workers remain cautious amid policy uncertainty. The episode also covers a San Francisco gathering of AI safety advocates debating existential risks and the need for regulation. Additionally, it explains the Federal Reserve’s $6.7 trillion balance sheet and forecasts rising winter heating costs due to regional energy disparities. Finally, the show explores why personal savings rates have hit a four-year low due to inflation and stock market wealth, and features a retired couple documenting thei…
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Odoo all-in-one business software
Sponsor: Stoll Reeves law firm
Marketplace intro and date
Labor market: Low-hire, low-fire and frozen pond
Wall Street update: Tech leads decline
AI safety picnic in San Francisco
Explainer: The Federal Reserve's balance sheet
Winter heating costs and energy forecasts
Preview of upcoming segments
The Numbers: Markets, water costs, and oil
Sponsors: Pega, 3DayBlinds, Wealth Enhancement, BRT
Personal saving rate hits four-year low
Clocked Out: Retirees preserving a sculptor's legacy
CBO fiscal 2026 deficit and bond yields
Closing and donation appeal
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