U.S. oil inventories fall to a 22-year low
Summary
This Marketplace episode examines rising U.S. oil exports depleting strategic reserves, potential price hikes, and liquidity issues in the private credit market. It also explores the elk antler trade in Wyoming, the mechanics of stealth social media advertising, and a growing trend of wedding services catering specifically to grooms.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Cornerstone and Capital One
Oil exports, low inventories, and gas price forecasts
Private credit market struggles and investor withdrawals
Wall Street update: Dow rises, tech stocks fall
The booming elk antler industry and dog chew market
Stealth advertising and viral 'clipping' on social media
Market numbers and National Cheese Day
Sponsors: Cornerstone, Upwork, and Capital One
Small business hiring trends and rising supply costs
The rise of groom-centric wedding services and glam squads
AI safety concerns and recursive self-improvement
Million Bazillion: Sports salaries and competitive balance
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