Tension grows in the housing market
Summary
This episode examines the impact of rising bond yields on the U.S. housing market, noting that high mortgage rates are slowing demand and homebuilding. Host Kai Rieckdal interviews Robin Wigglesworth, author of "A Fabulous Debt," who explains how the bond market serves as the financial system's bedrock and discusses concerns over U.S. fiscal policy. The broadcast also covers Peloton's strategic pivot to treadmills, the surge in social running clubs, and the global expansion of Nashville hot chicken. Finally, Ben Cesario analyzes the growing trend of music residencies, while market data refl…
Topics discussed
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Marketplace intro and date
Bonds, mortgage rates, and housing demand
Housing market trends and builder forecasts
Market Wall Street recap
Interview: Robin Wigglesworth on 'A Fabulous Debt'
Closing interview remarks
Peloton pivots to treadmills and running boom
Running culture and fashion trends
The Numbers: Market data and corporate news
Pega AI advertisement
Interview: Ben Cerasario on music residencies
Nashville hot chicken goes global
PMI data and closing credits
Marketplace fall campaign promotion
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