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Marketplace — 291 episodes
Consumer sentiment takes a tumble
Retail feels the squeeze
Long-term bond yields hit a long-term high
Steep inflation, meet slow wage growth
Credit card delinquencies climb
Whoosh, there go our wage gains
Job losses reveal a shakier labor market
Should there be an oil export ban?
Want a raise? You might have to find a new job
Manufacturing boomed in July. Thank all that AI money
High oil prices, big oil profits
The future of self-driving cars
Why price-squeezed consumers still shell out for organic
The states making extra off of high gas prices
No, Trump's tariffs haven't reshored manufacturing jobs
Trading up to an AI-proof career
An underwhelming June jobs report
Inflation sped up in May. What's to blame?
A "starter" home for $1 million?
Warsh wants to keep markets guessing. Will it work?
When the going gets tough, just keep spending
AI corporate bonds are booming
From "How We Survive": How to Dim the Sun
Fed eyes sluggish wage growth
It's not just you — healthcare deductibles are ballooning
U.S. oil inventories fall to a 22-year low
Small businesses (finally) get to hiring
What happens when we lose healthcare coverage
What's sector growth without job growth?
The hourly vs. salary wage gap
"Running out of that buffer"
Inflation manifestation
Why gas costs more in California than Texas
The cost of SNAP restrictions
Services stall as manufacturing booms
Why do some companies wait to IPO?
Rising ACA premiums, falling enrollment: It's a vicious cycle
What happens if the Fed goes mum
AI chips away at cybersecurity job opportunities
Giving up beer to pay for gas?
Another inflation alarm bell
When is inflation no longer "transitory?"
Who's getting those tariff refunds?
The erosion of the American tax base
Immigration and job growth are linked, Fed says
Why would the Fed loosen mortgage regulations?
What if Trump does roll back steel and aluminum tariffs?
Inside the "biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history"
More K-shaped spending
Here's what we learned from the January jobs report
Holiday spending slowdown
Less-than-great expectations for upcoming jobs data
Consumer mood sours
There are more unemployed people than job openings right now
Cargo theft ramps up
Heavy on celebrity, light on social commentary
Why higher productivity doesn't equal wage growth
How small businesses navigated the ICE strike
Energy bill burdens grow
Does the EU even want a strong euro?
Let's tour the growing AI economy
As AI expands, Americans have doubts
Your car company also wants to be your bank
Here's what kept GDP climbing last summer
The EU owns $8 trillion in Treasurys
The global trade status quo is shifting. Will the U.S. be left out?
U.S.-EU relationship status: It's complicated
Skilled labor scarcity
Trump's latest plan to lower mortgage rates
Finding work as a young person? In this economy?
It's not just you — food prices rose 2.4% last year
The Fed under attack
The weak spot in this job market
Productivity climbs — without hiring to match
Labor market anxieties grow
Corporations expected to take on record debt in 2026
Markets shrug off U.S. capture of Maduro
States tighten SNAP rules in 2026
The year in charitable giving
What's next for the job market in 2026
Good news for prospective homebuyers
A glimmer of hope for the housing market
'Tis the season of holiday bonuses ... for some
The weather outside is frightful (so's the heating bill)
The job market won't start fresh in 2026
U.S. GDP sees healthy growth
U.S. dollar down, gold hits all-time high
The 2025 consumer sentiment rollercoaster
That CPI report got a Black Friday discount
Oil flow or oil freeze?
Unemployment hits four-year high
Time to strike out on your own?
The stock market isn't the economy — but it's not nothing either
Why the Fed is thinking about immigration
Fed rate cut diverges from global central bank strategy
The great decoupling
What's in the long-awaited farmer relief package
Small businesses walk an affordability tightrope
What's next for the Fed?
Small businesses pull back on hiring
A Fed divided against itself
Too much oil, too little demand
'Tis the season for credit card debt
Holiday hiring doldrums
Predicting the Fed's every move
Much ado about affordability
Are more Americans working multiple jobs?
Feeding the Family (bonus episode)
Off-price retailers shine as consumer moods sour
The long-awaited September jobs report arrives
Too little, too late?
Rural hospitals were already short-staffed. Then came Trump's H-1B visa fee
Why we've got an eye on this week's corporate earnings
Trump's tariff turnaround
What happens when the data takes a month off?
Are we spending more because we can, or because we have to?
More labor market blues
Where we're at with tariffs and inflation
Consumer sentiment hits three-year low
A 20-year record for job cuts
The job market keeps flashing warning signs
What to know as SCOTUS weighs Trump's tariffs
How long until SNAP reaches kitchen tables?
How the economy went "K-shaped"
The case of the missing GDP report
Nvidia: Boom or bubble?
AI is here. Where are the new, better jobs?
A sluggish spin cycle
Not everyone’s stretching the dollar the same way
The national debt hit $38 trillion, and yes, you should care
Why is Trump throwing money at the Argentine peso?
What are corporate outlooks without federal data?
How's that BLS data coming along?
Regional banks are doing alright, actually
CEO confidence sinks
Time for another supply chain slowdown
Big banks' boom time
Trump's tariffs take a toll
The deal with "back door" betting
Greenback gains
Our economic future is a black box
Filling the federal data void
Are AI financing loops efficient or alarming?
The 'K' in 'K-shaped economy' stands for 'kitchen'
On track for a layoffs record
The data dogs are howling
The "stuck economy," tariffs and Wall Street
The housing market is "locked in"
Consumer spending outpaced income — again
A quick GDP refresher
What's with the streaming price hikes?
Rate cut? So what?
Who's got the pricing power?
Google raises the stakes of the AI race
The job market's bizarre balancing act
Hey, big spender!
The cost of GOP cuts to coal royalties
The slow death of remote-only jobs
Small firms cross their fingers for a rate cut
As the job market slows, inflation speeds up
Why have some prices stayed put?
The BLS has a $700 million budget. What's its ROI?
The price of limiting trade with China
Jobs report warning signs
What about the regional Feds? What do they do?
Slo-mo jobs growth
Short-term corporate borrowing climbs
No, private data can't replace the BLS
Sticky inflation, Fed drama and the rise of 'cute' debt
What's really going on in the Trump economy?
The relationship between consumer mood and spending? It's complicated
Can the president remove a Fed governor?
For every action, something can go sideways
Special Coverage from "Marketplace": The Real Costs
Chili's is back (baby back, baby back)
WWJPD?
Consumers embrace their inner Maxxinista
Flat pay raises are a sign o' the times
As many shoppers scrimp and stress, the wealthiest splurge
Concerned consumers keep on spending
Producers feel the pinch
"Hacks" creators on collaboration, S5, and the state of comedy
Across regions and sectors, inflation zigs and zags
Tariffs muddy the future of the global oil market
In health care sector, dread over worker deportations
Hear that? It's productivity number noise
Should we fret over rising household debt?
The oil-natural gas conundrum
Take it with a grain of salt
Trump's jobs report retaliation "raises alarm bells"
Anomaly or omen?
Let's take a hard look at that GDP growth
Consumers are still stressed about the job market
How are lenders and borrowers feeling?
AI and 'surveillance' pricing
The dangers of fiscal dominance
A new trade deal with Japan
What's at stake if the Federal Reserve loses its independence?
Looking for economic clues in corporate America
Will August bring a wave of trade deals or a hike in tariffs?
How immigration can bolster an aging workforce
Can robots help us care for an aging population?
Want to understand our aging workforce? Look to the U.K.
Who pays for tariffs?
The GOP slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid's budget. What now?
Reliable earnings outlooks? In this economy?
Let's get a grip on the labor market
RIP to the EV tax credit
The consequences of tariff uncertainty
What happens when states manage public land?
Fear of ICE raids keeps California farm workers on edge
Reading the labor market tea leaves
Time for a national debt history lesson
An American manufacturing road trip
All eyes on the inflation data
Finding work is tough in a stalled labor market
Prepping for all possibilities
Consumers couldn't turn frowns upside-down for long
Despite Iran conflict, U.S. oil production is unlikely to budge
Auto repair shops struggle under Trump's tariffs
Home sales grow less competitive
Break glass in case of oil price shock
Food banks tackle summer break hunger
The Fed's got an interest rate decision to make
Shipping costs are up. Thank Trump's seesawing trade policy.
No, the Fed should not stop paying interest on reserves
Tariff-driven price bloat hasn't arrived just yet
What do U.S. Treasury auctions have to do with me?
What's the consumer debt tipping point?
Labor force participation dropped last month
Churn goes the labor market
Why employers are flocking to Utah County
What if government data becomes untrustworthy?
How many trade wars are we in right now?
Where's the job market headed?
This GOP bill will affect borrowing costs for everyone
Can anyone compete with Nvidia?
Consumer sentiment rebounds
Pessimistic about the economy? You're not alone.
WNBA franchises are a slam dunk in this iffy economy
Who can afford a house in this economy?
The bond market is panicky over that GOP bill
Which companies can "eat" Trump's tariffs?
"Buy Canadian" boycott takes off
Redefining the "college senior"
When stressed consumers and higher prices collide
That "big, beautiful" tax bill could shock the bond market
So, when will we see those tariff price hikes?
U.S. and China hit pause on tariff war
Uncertainty is the name of the game
What we're expecting
U.S. to talk trade with China
What comes after the trade deficit surge
How cheap is too cheap?
Supply chain strain, redux
What will Trump's trade war do to labor productivity?
"March is ancient history"
Tariff fears likely shrunk the GDP
Taxes due today on goods sold tomorrow
In this uncertain economy, gold shines
Trump aims axe at community lender fund
Say goodbye to affordable clothing
No job? No office phone? Thanks DOGE.
Boeing aircraft, duty-free no more
Special Coverage from Marketplace: Selling America
A housing market dilemma
Amid turmoil, firms cling to their employees
Tariff anxiety turns fun splurges into stress purchases
Counting the ways tariffs disrupt our economy
Office uncertainty — inside and out
Expect tariff evasion
Eyeing the bond market
Acting on uncertainty
A cold snap in corporate bonds
Footwear will likely still be “Made in China”
Who will tariffs hurt the most?
Reminder: Tariffs are taxes.
Q1 dealmaking takes a dive
The negative wealth effect
Will owning a home ever be affordable again?
Are U.S. consumers finally running out of steam?
Uncertainty, thy name is tariff
The law of unintended consequences
Consumer confidence continues to dim
Will tariffs boost U.S. manufacturing?
Measuring a tax cut is all about the framing
These sectors are bracing for price hikes
Fed takes “wait and see” approach with tariffs
Stress-Googling “recession”? You’re not alone.
Working 9 to 5 — and 6 to 11. Maybe weekends too.
Will homebuyers spring at lower rates?