A tale of two deficits
Summary
Marketplace examines the U.S. trade deficit, explaining how government debt and AI investment drive a strong dollar that increases imports. The show also features Gina Smilak discussing her book on Maria Edgeworth, a 19th-century writer who embedded economic theories into popular novels. Additionally, the episode covers the rise of electric trucking due to high diesel costs and explores how algorithms target sleep-deprived parents with baby products.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Odoo and University of Illinois MBA
Marketplace intro and week's economic data preview
Treasury bond auctions and investor concerns
Mortgage rates and stock market snapshot
Why the US dollar is at a 1.5-year high
Interview: Maria Edgeworth and the history of economics
How government debt drives the US trade deficit
Market numbers: Stocks, oil, gas, and bonds
Sponsorships: Odoo, Illinois MBA, and Vanta
Rise of electric trucks amid high diesel prices
Interview: The algorithmic targeting of new parents
France's debt crisis and closing credits
Promo: This Is Uncomfortable and Capital One
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