Yet another stockpile scramble
Summary
Marketplace explores a sharp short squeeze in Avis stock and Meta’s massive layoffs amid shifting labor trends. The episode examines how U.S. manufacturers are hoarding supplies due to geopolitical fears and analyzes the historical risks of oil price caps. Additionally, it covers the chaotic rollout of tariff refunds for businesses and details the catastrophic collapse of Florida’s citrus industry driven by disease and development.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: VantageScore and Odoo
Marketplace intro and Avis stock volatility
Explainer: How short squeezes work
Labor market: Meta layoffs and unemployment claims
Manufacturing output rises amid supply fears
History of oil price caps and shortages
Market numbers and tech stock updates
Sponsors: Dell and Fundrise
Tariff refunds: Process and business impact
The collapse of Florida's citrus industry
Prediction markets and weather data irregularities
Promo: How We Survive podcast
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