TPS cuts will tear through the labor market
Jul 27, 2026 · 26m
Summary
Marketplace covers the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with experts debating potential hikes amid inflation concerns. The episode highlights a divergence where businesses report improved sales while consumer sentiment hits record lows. Other stories include a Baltimore mutual aid group redistributing income, the economic impact of revoking TPS for Haitian workers, and airlines testing AI to reduce contrail emissions.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Cornerstone workforce intelligence platform
Fed interest rate expectations and inflation outlook
Business optimism vs. consumer sentiment survey
Baltimore community club redistributes income
Market numbers and Cracker Barrel CEO departure
Sponsors: Dell laptops and Odoo software
Haitian TPS expiration impacts labor market
Reducing aviation warming via contrail avoidance
My Economy: New England Center for Circus Arts
Oil prices drop and podcast sign-off
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