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Lower those expectations
Marketplace covers the Fed's upcoming rate decision and strong durable goods orders driven by AI and manufacturing.
What's in AI's next chapter?
Anthropic files its S-1 for an IPO, signaling massive AI spending as Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon report earnings.
Your 401(k) is probably invested in AI
This episode examines the Federal Reserve's dilemma as oil prices rise due to Middle East tensions, creating simultaneous inflationary and deflationary risks.
High risk, high rates — where's the reward?
Marketplace reports on rising oil prices and inflation risks driven by Middle East tensions, while analyzing how Procter & Gamble uses "innovation-based pricing" to boost sales.
Small town economics clash with Big Tech agendas
Marketplace examines how data centers in Prineville, Oregon, transformed a dying town but raised concerns over tax breaks and resource strain.
The loan demand balancing act
Marketplace examines regional bank earnings, noting strong loan demand as pandemic-era credits reset at higher rates.
Consumer credit creep
Marketplace examines the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision amid high inflation and a stagnant labor market, noting that rising rates will…
A view of AI, from Mumbai
This episode examines the Federal Reserve’s response to hot inflation, noting that rising service and energy costs have pushed real wages down for six consecutive months.
Where producer prices go, consumer prices are likely follow
Marketplace reports on a sharp 1.
Energyflation? More like everything-flation
Marketplace reports that U.
Less coverage, more profit
Marketplace examines the U.
In India, a demographic golden age dawns
Marketplace previews a major week for inflation data, noting that core prices remain elevated due to AI demand and tariffs, while energy costs continue to impact consumer goods.
Surprise, you've got medical bills!
Marketplace examines a "low-hire, low-fire" labor market and the growing disconnect between stock market gains and consumer reality.
Don't move a muscle!
Marketplace examines a "frozen pond" labor market where low churn leaves long-term unemployed stuck, while AI insiders gather in San Francisco to debate existential risks and regulation.
How's the stock market doing, minus AI?
Marketplace host Kyle Ritzdahl acknowledges that the stock market is currently driving the economy, noting that just seven companies are pushing the…
We're stocking up
This episode examines rising U.
A tale of two deficits
Marketplace examines the U.
Nike's not just doing it
Marketplace discusses the latest economic data, including weak job growth, persistent inflation, and slowing GDP, with guests Jordan Holman and…
Inflation held steady in August. Yay?
Marketplace examines rising bond yields and the $40 trillion US debt, questioning if 3% growth can solve fiscal issues.
OpenAI is staying private (for now)
Marketplace covers the latest economic data, noting that core inflation cooled to 3% and Q2 GDP growth hit 2.
Consumer confidence slides to 12-year low
Marketplace examines the upcoming GDP report, noting that resilient consumer spending and AI investment are currently offsetting a stagnant labor…
Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
Marketplace examines rising bond yields and upcoming economic data, with economists debating whether recent job growth signals a recovery or persistent weakness.
High interest rates could balloon the national debt
This episode analyzes the limited progress from Xi Jinping's state visit, noting a two-month trade truce extension and the absence of Chinese tech leaders.
Fed officials speak up on inflation
This episode covers recent Federal Reserve officials signaling potential further rate hikes to combat persistent inflation, alongside a report that…
Tension grows in the housing market
This episode explores the impact of rising bond yields on the U.
Time for a diesel export ban?
Marketplace examines the potential unintended consequences of banning diesel exports, noting that while it might lower domestic prices temporarily,…
The state of U.S.-China trade
Marketplace examines the on-hold US-China trade war, noting that while tariffs have eased, China has only purchased half of its promised US soybeans.
Caught in the Canada trade war crossfire
Marketplace discusses Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent rate hike and his stance on avoiding labor market harm, alongside concerns about President Trump’s political pressure on the Fed.
Home improvement stores feel the pinch
This episode examines the Federal Reserve's shift toward private data, with economist K.
Bond traders take a turn in the spotlight
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised interest rates by a quarter point, citing strong economic data and persistent inflation trends that are not passing the test.
Imports are way, way up
This episode examines the market reaction to the Federal Reserve's expected rate hike, noting that while stocks have priced in future hikes,…
A cast of hawkish central bankers
Kyle Riddell and Wendy Edelberg analyze the U.
Inflation trumps wage gains
Inflation accelerated in August, pressuring the Federal Reserve to consider a rate hike despite concerns about the economy.
What's the new normal for global oil?
This episode examines how Middle East tensions have pushed US oil prices above $100, driving up inflation in trucking and consumer goods.
The case for healthcare price caps
This episode examines how rising oil prices are driving short-term Treasury yields higher as markets anticipate potential Fed rate hikes.
Canada taxes back
This episode examines Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.
As prices rise, so too does our credit reliance
Marketplace examines how U.
Wage growth disappoints
Oil markets brace for maintenance season
Marketplace discusses Fed Chair Powell’s hawkish tone, signaling likely interest rate hikes amid sticky inflation, and analyzes the impact on mortgages and consumer spending.
The ongoing cost of ICE raids on Latino entreprenuers
Host Kristen Schwab analyzes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, which markets interpreted as hawkish, raising rate hike expectations.
Grass is always greener
This episode examines Nvidia’s unprecedented 70% revenue growth forecast and the risks of corporate guidance.
How much power does the Fed really have?
This episode examines persistent inflation driven by supply chain issues and tariffs, leaving the Fed with limited tools.
Preparing for an AI tax crisis
This episode examines the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, where Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech may signal future interest rate policy.
Does Canada need new energy partners?
Marketplace covers escalating US-Canada trade tensions, focusing on oil dependencies and new tariffs.
When unemployment becomes endless
Host Kyle Ritzdahl and guests discuss stalled US-Canada trade talks and the Treasury Secretary’s failed attempt to curb rising bond yields amid a $40 trillion debt crisis.
Sec. Bessent's big plan to finance the national debt
Marketplace examines rising US bond yields, with experts warning that Treasury’s shift to short-term debt is risky financial engineering.
Let's import some inflation
Marketplace examines the Treasury’s bond buybacks aimed at curbing high yields, with Brookings’ Robin Brooks warning of fiscal dysfunction and a "debasement trade" boosting gold and Bitcoin.
Got beef?
Marketplace explores rising 30-year bond yields driven by fiscal concerns and AI borrowing, alongside a frozen housing market impacting Home Depot.
Consumer sentiment takes a tumble
This episode examines weakening US consumer spending and slowing growth in China, where a housing slump drives cheap exports.
Retail feels the squeeze
Marketplace examines cooling July inflation data against rising energy costs and uncertainty surrounding Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s interest rate strategy.