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Consumers are still stressed about the job market
Consumer confidence ticked up in June, according to The Conference Board. At the same time, confidence in the labor market weakened for a seventh consecutive month. In this episode, what good are a b…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How are lenders and borrowers feeling?
Since it’s unlikely the Fed will make any interest rate moves at this week’s meeting, it’s safe to assume rates will stay up for at least a while longer. That means potential borrowers are weighing w…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
AI and 'surveillance' pricing
Dynamic or 'surveillance' pricing is a relatively common practice. But what's changed is the sheer volume of our personal data available online, and how good AI has become at connecting the dots. Wit…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
The dangers of fiscal dominance
President Trump wants lower interest rates now, but what could that mean for the economy? "Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal speaks with Neil Irwin at Axios about the implications of Trump's push to cut …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
A new trade deal with Japan
Under the new agreement, American consumers will now face a 15% tax on Japanese imports — a major jump from the 1.5% rate set back in 2019. The White House says making imports more expensive will enc…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
What's at stake if the Federal Reserve loses its independence?
"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal speaks with Greg Ip at the Wall Street Journal about growing threats to the Federal Reserve's independence — and why it matters not just for the U.S. economy, but for f…
Published on 2 months ago
Looking for economic clues in corporate America
We like to say it a lot here at Marketplace: the stock market is not the economy. But it can help tell us how the economy is doing — if people and businesses are spending or saving, investing or hunk…
Published on 2 months ago
Will August bring a wave of trade deals or a hike in tariffs?
We’re starting to see the first real evidence of President Trump’s tariffs showing up in consumer prices. But are these manageable, one-time price increases or the early signs of runaway inflation? A…
Published on 2 months ago
How immigration can bolster an aging workforce
As a nation’s workforce grows older, innovation and delayed retirement can keep economic gears turning. But so can immigration. In this episode, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and ADP’s Nela Richards…
Published on 2 months ago
Can robots help us care for an aging population?
The number of people 85 years and older is expected to double in the U.K. over the next couple of decades. Apian, a London-based health care logistics company that partners with the National Health S…
Published on 2 months ago