Lower those expectations
Summary
Marketplace covers the Fed's upcoming rate decision and strong durable goods orders driven by AI and manufacturing. The show analyzes a cooling housing market where new home sales fall while existing prices rise, and features a new index linking democratic health to economic performance. Additional segments explore SpaceX's economic impact on Brownsville, Texas, and a Chicago candy shop owner's perspective on serving young customers amid rising costs.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Odo and University of Illinois MBA
Show intro and agenda overview
Calendar update: Fed meeting and upcoming data
Durable goods orders and AI-driven investment
Wall Street preview: Anthropic IPO
Housing market: New home sales vs existing prices
Global Capitalism Index and democracy's role
Consumer Confidence Index: October results
Market numbers: Stocks, bonds, and real estate
Sponsors: Odo, Illinois MBA, and Dell Pro
SpaceX impact on Brownsville, Texas economy
My Economy: Dizzy Cow Candy Store owner
GM moves listing to Nasdaq and sign-off
Promo: Sold a Story podcast
Promo: This Is Uncomfortable finance challenge
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