How's that grocery bill looking?
Summary
Marketplace examines how geopolitical tensions impact the economy, noting that bank profits are rising due to market volatility while grocery inflation slows for eggs but rises for tomatoes. The episode also highlights that improved vehicle fuel efficiency is mitigating the impact of high gas prices. Finally, it launches "The Age of Work" series with stories from Little Saigon, exploring generational shifts and the deepening economic ties between the Vietnamese-American community and Vietnam’s growing workforce.
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Sponsors: VantageScore and Odoo
Intro: Economy amid geopolitical conflict
Bank earnings and war's impact on finance
Grocery inflation trends and tomato prices
Vehicle fuel efficiency and EV trends
Little Saigon: Vietnamese diaspora and identity
Marketplace Numbers: Stock and bond updates
Sponsors: VantageScore, Cornerstone, Odoo, GEP
Second-gen business owner connects to Vietnam
Strait of Hormuz shipping data and credits
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