"Resilience" is the word of the week
Summary
Marketplace examines resilient US bank profits and consumer spending despite inflation fears. The episode explores Vietnam’s manufacturing boom, linking a California garage decor startup to Vietnamese factories benefiting from trade shifts. It also covers the complex process for small businesses to claim tariff refunds and analyzes China’s strategic oil reserves and energy diversification amidst global tensions.
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Sponsors: Cornerstone and VantageScore
Bank earnings reveal resilient but strained consumers
Wall Street hits all-time highs
Vietnam's manufacturing boom and the Age of Work
Market numbers and tech stocks tied to Vietnam
Sponsors: Cornerstone, VantageScore, Raymond James, Dell
Small businesses face hurdles claiming tariff refunds
China's oil reserves and energy transition strategy
Fed Beige Book and small business uncertainty
Allbirds pivots to AI and market reaction
Outro and Marketplace Morning Report promo
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