High risk, high rates — where's the reward?
Summary
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. The episode also details the surge in high-yield corporate bond rates and a personal story of job hunting in a low-hire, low-fire economy. Additionally, Rachel Handler discusses the changing formula of Reese's cups, and a segment explores the auto repair industry's shortage of mechanics and rising costs.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Pega and Odoo
Marketplace intro: Tech stocks, Middle East, and oil prices
Rising oil costs and global supply risks
Procter & Gamble earnings and innovation-based pricing
Rising rates on high-yield corporate bonds
My Economy: CPA struggles in the job market
Daily market numbers and stock performance
Sponsorships: Pega, Odoo, 3DayBlinds, Hard Lessons
Interview: Why Reese's Cups taste different now
Auto repair shortage and rising car maintenance costs
French bond yields and closing credits
Promo: Living Planet podcast on climate change
Promo: Sold a Story podcast on education
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