Whoosh, there go our wage gains
Summary
This Marketplace episode examines slowing wage growth amid persistent inflation, forcing consumers to dip into savings. Bed Bath & Beyond rebrands as Neighborhood Intelligence to pivot toward home services. The show also discusses the enduring use of paper checks, a rural housing trend, and how AI is optimizing Pringles production while the Fed explores digital tools.
Topics discussed
Odoo business software advertisement
Inflation, wage growth, and consumer spending trends
Market update: Oil, stocks, and Strait of Hormuz
Bed Bath & Beyond rebrands to Neighborhood Intelligence
The persistence of paper checks in the US economy
Adventures in Housing: Rural migration and vintage trailers
Market numbers and historical company name changes
Optum healthcare integration advertisement
VantageScore credit scoring advertisement
Gusto payroll software advertisement
Rise in temporary staffing and labor market shifts
AI technology optimizing Pringles production
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and AI bots
Capital One Venture X card advertisement
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