Trump's jobs report retaliation "raises alarm bells"
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bureau of Labor Statistic’s July jobs report came in far below expectations. May and June’s ...
Anomaly or omen?
31 Jul 2025
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Employers announced around 62,000 job cuts in July, according to a report from Challenger, Gray &...
Let's take a hard look at that GDP growth
30 Jul 2025
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U.S. GDP grew at a healthy clip in the second quarter of 2025. But a mathematical equation can’t c...
Consumers are still stressed about the job market
29 Jul 2025
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Consumer confidence ticked up in June, according to The Conference Board. At the same time, confiden...
How are lenders and borrowers feeling?
28 Jul 2025
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Since it’s unlikely the Fed will make any interest rate moves at this week’s meeting, it’s saf...
How are lenders and borrowers feeling?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since it’s unlikely the Fed will make any interest rate moves at this week’s meeting, it’s saf...
AI and 'surveillance' pricing
25 Jul 2025
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Dynamic or 'surveillance' pricing is a relatively common practice. But what's changed is the sheer v...
AI and 'surveillance' pricing
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dynamic or 'surveillance' pricing is a relatively common practice. But what's changed is the sheer v...
The dangers of fiscal dominance
24 Jul 2025
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President Trump wants lower interest rates now, but what could that mean for the economy? "Marketpla...
The dangers of fiscal dominance
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump wants lower interest rates now, but what could that mean for the economy? "Marketpla...
A new trade deal with Japan
23 Jul 2025
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Under the new agreement, American consumers will now face a 15% tax on Japanese imports — a major ...
A new trade deal with Japan
23 Jul 2025
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Under the new agreement, American consumers will now face a 15% tax on Japanese imports — a major ...
What's at stake if the Federal Reserve loses its independence?
22 Jul 2025
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"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal speaks with Greg Ip at the Wall Street Journal about growing threats ...
What's at stake if the Federal Reserve loses its independence?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal speaks with Greg Ip at the Wall Street Journal about growing threats ...
Looking for economic clues in corporate America
21 Jul 2025
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We like to say it a lot here at Marketplace: the stock market is not the economy. But it can help te...
Looking for economic clues in corporate America
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We like to say it a lot here at Marketplace: the stock market is not the economy. But it can help te...
Will August bring a wave of trade deals or a hike in tariffs?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting to see the first real evidence of President Trump’s tariffs showing up in consume...
Will August bring a wave of trade deals or a hike in tariffs?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting to see the first real evidence of President Trump’s tariffs showing up in consume...
How immigration can bolster an aging workforce
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a nation’s workforce grows older, innovation and delayed retirement can keep economic gears tur...
How immigration can bolster an aging workforce
17 Jul 2025
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As a nation’s workforce grows older, innovation and delayed retirement can keep economic gears tur...
Can robots help us care for an aging population?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The number of people 85 years and older is expected to double in the U.K. over the next couple of de...
Can robots help us care for an aging population?
16 Jul 2025
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The number of people 85 years and older is expected to double in the U.K. over the next couple of de...
Want to understand our aging workforce? Look to the U.K.
15 Jul 2025
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By 2050, around a quarter of people in the U.K. will be 65 or older — about ten years before the U...
Want to understand our aging workforce? Look to the U.K.
15 Jul 2025
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By 2050, around a quarter of people in the U.K. will be 65 or older — about ten years before the U...
Who pays for tariffs?
14 Jul 2025
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Up and down the supply chain, companies are facing a dilemma: Should they absorb tariff surcharges a...
Who pays for tariffs?
14 Jul 2025
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Up and down the supply chain, companies are facing a dilemma: Should they absorb tariff surcharges a...
The GOP slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid's budget. What now?
Fri, 11 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Medicaid budget just lost about $1 trillion. Eleven million more Americans will go uninsured, th...
The GOP slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid's budget. What now?
11 Jul 2025
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The Medicaid budget just lost about $1 trillion. Eleven million more Americans will go uninsured, th...
Reliable earnings outlooks? In this economy?
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:05:00 +0000
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When companies release earnings reports, they often predict where they’re headed next, profit-wise...
Reliable earnings outlooks? In this economy?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When companies release earnings reports, they often predict where they’re headed next, profit-wise...
Let's get a grip on the labor market
Wed, 09 Jul
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The June jobs report gave a sunny picture of the labor market. But if you’re, say, looking for a j...
Let's get a grip on the labor market
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The June jobs report gave a sunny picture of the labor market. But if you’re, say, looking for a j...
RIP to the EV tax credit
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:10:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A tax credit for electric vehicles was killed under the latest GOP tax and spending bill. It's a cre...
RIP to the EV tax credit
08 Jul 2025
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A tax credit for electric vehicles was killed under the latest GOP tax and spending bill. It's a cre...
The consequences of tariff uncertainty
Mon, 07 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Trump officials signaled tariffs will be once again postponed, possibly to August 1. But as the Whit...
The consequences of tariff uncertainty
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump officials signaled tariffs will be once again postponed, possibly to August 1. But as the Whit...
What happens when states manage public land?
Fri, 04 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Some conservatives think states should take over management of federal land. But often, states lack ...
What happens when states manage public land?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some conservatives think states should take over management of federal land. But often, states lack ...
Fear of ICE raids keeps California farm workers on edge
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:25:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On California farms, ICE raid fears persist — at least half of the state’s crop workers are undo...
Fear of ICE raids keeps California farm workers on edge
03 Jul 2025
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On California farms, ICE raid fears persist — at least half of the state’s crop workers are undo...
Reading the labor market tea leaves
Wed, 02 Jul
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Consumer spending sputtered in May, likely thanks to tariffs and related uncertainty. Not only does ...
Reading the labor market tea leaves
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer spending sputtered in May, likely thanks to tariffs and related uncertainty. Not only does ...
Time for a national debt history lesson
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:20:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Senate just narrowly passed the latest version of the GOP tax and spending bill, and the House w...
Time for a national debt history lesson
01 Jul 2025
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The Senate just narrowly passed the latest version of the GOP tax and spending bill, and the House w...
An American manufacturing road trip
Mon, 30 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Several regional Fed offices reported soft or stagnant manufacturing activity this spring. Tariffs, ...
An American manufacturing road trip
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Several regional Fed offices reported soft or stagnant manufacturing activity this spring. Tariffs, ...
All eyes on the inflation data
Fri, 27 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's been a big week for economic data, with key reports on GDP, PCE, retail sales and consumer sent...
All eyes on the inflation data
27 Jun 2025
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It's been a big week for economic data, with key reports on GDP, PCE, retail sales and consumer sent...
Finding work is tough in a stalled labor market
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:35:00 +0000
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Continuing unemployment claims just hit nearly two million — the highest number since November 202...
Finding work is tough in a stalled labor market
26 Jun 2025
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Continuing unemployment claims just hit nearly two million — the highest number since November 202...
Prepping for all possibilities
Wed, 25 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Just two weeks out from the Trump administration’s tariff pause deadline, no one is quite sure wha...
Prepping for all possibilities
25 Jun 2025
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Just two weeks out from the Trump administration’s tariff pause deadline, no one is quite sure wha...
Consumers couldn't turn frowns upside-down for long
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:35:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index dropped in June. That’s after a brief reprive i...
Consumers couldn't turn frowns upside-down for long
24 Jun 2025
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The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index dropped in June. That’s after a brief reprive i...
Despite Iran conflict, U.S. oil production is unlikely to budge
Mon, 23 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After launching air strikes on Iranian unclear facilities over the weekend, President Trump posted t...
Despite Iran conflict, U.S. oil production is unlikely to budge
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After launching air strikes on Iranian unclear facilities over the weekend, President Trump posted t...
Auto repair shops struggle under Trump's tariffs
Fri, 20 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In the “tariffs the Trump administration has announced and actually put into long-term effect” c...
Auto repair shops struggle under Trump's tariffs
20 Jun 2025
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In the “tariffs the Trump administration has announced and actually put into long-term effect” c...
Home sales grow less competitive
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:55:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This spring, just 28% of U.S. homes sold above asking price, according to Redfin. That’s the lowes...
Home sales grow less competitive
19 Jun 2025
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This spring, just 28% of U.S. homes sold above asking price, according to Redfin. That’s the lowes...
Break glass in case of oil price shock
Wed, 18 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Fed kept interest rates as-is today, and Chair Powell said policymakers are “well-positioned t...
Break glass in case of oil price shock
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed kept interest rates as-is today, and Chair Powell said policymakers are “well-positioned t...
Food banks tackle summer break hunger
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:35:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This is a busy time for food banks — without school breakfast and lunch programs, more families le...
Food banks tackle summer break hunger
17 Jun 2025
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This is a busy time for food banks — without school breakfast and lunch programs, more families le...
The Fed's got an interest rate decision to make
Mon, 16 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Federal Open Market Committee meets later this week, and it’s pretty likely they’ll examine ...
The Fed's got an interest rate decision to make
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Open Market Committee meets later this week, and it’s pretty likely they’ll examine ...
Shipping costs are up. Thank Trump's seesawing trade policy.
Fri, 13 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When President Trump slapped sky-high tariffs on goods from China, exporters rerouted ships elsewher...
Shipping costs are up. Thank Trump's seesawing trade policy.
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When President Trump slapped sky-high tariffs on goods from China, exporters rerouted ships elsewher...
No, the Fed should not stop paying interest on reserves
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:05:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You might’ve missed it amid all the Congressional budget hoopla, but Senator Ted Cruz recently flo...
No, the Fed should not stop paying interest on reserves
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might’ve missed it amid all the Congressional budget hoopla, but Senator Ted Cruz recently flo...
Tariff-driven price bloat hasn't arrived just yet
Wed, 11 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Prices rose 0.1% in May, according to the latest consumer price index — that’s less than some an...
Tariff-driven price bloat hasn't arrived just yet
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prices rose 0.1% in May, according to the latest consumer price index — that’s less than some an...
What do U.S. Treasury auctions have to do with me?
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:35:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Later this week, the U.S. Treasury will auction off billions of dollars worth of 30-year bonds. Whil...
What do U.S. Treasury auctions have to do with me?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Later this week, the U.S. Treasury will auction off billions of dollars worth of 30-year bonds. Whil...
What's the consumer debt tipping point?
Mon, 09 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Consumer credit rose $17.9 billion in April — $6 billion more than projected, the Fed says. Americ...
What's the consumer debt tipping point?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer credit rose $17.9 billion in April — $6 billion more than projected, the Fed says. Americ...
Labor force participation dropped last month
Fri, 06 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The latest jobs report is out Friday, and overall it’s pretty middling — some details are good n...
Labor force participation dropped last month
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest jobs report is out Friday, and overall it’s pretty middling — some details are good n...
Churn goes the labor market
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:10:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Unemployment filings and layoffs are rising, and private sector hiring hit a two-year low, recent re...
Churn goes the labor market
05 Jun 2025
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Unemployment filings and layoffs are rising, and private sector hiring hit a two-year low, recent re...
Why employers are flocking to Utah County
Wed, 04 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Provo, Utah, which sits in one of the youngest counties of the U.S., has attracted some major employ...
Why employers are flocking to Utah County
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Provo, Utah, which sits in one of the youngest counties of the U.S., has attracted some major employ...
What if government data becomes untrustworthy?
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:05:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The GOP’s budget bill, now at the Senate, includes proposed cuts to federal statistical agencies. ...
What if government data becomes untrustworthy?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GOP’s budget bill, now at the Senate, includes proposed cuts to federal statistical agencies. ...
How many trade wars are we in right now?
Mon, 02 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It depends on who you ask. But we can all agree that this round of tariffs is not the same as the on...
How many trade wars are we in right now?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It depends on who you ask. But we can all agree that this round of tariffs is not the same as the on...
Where's the job market headed?
Fri, 30 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The economic reports out this week gave a fuzzy view of the economy, but next week will be all about...
Where's the job market headed?
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The economic reports out this week gave a fuzzy view of the economy, but next week will be all about...
This GOP bill will affect borrowing costs for everyone
Thu, 29 May 2025 22:35:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The GOP spending and tax bill making its way through Congress would pile significantly onto the nati...
This GOP bill will affect borrowing costs for everyone
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GOP spending and tax bill making its way through Congress would pile significantly onto the nati...
Can anyone compete with Nvidia?
Wed, 28 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Nvidia, as you probably know, makes chips — more specifically, GPUs, which are needed to power art...
Can anyone compete with Nvidia?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia, as you probably know, makes chips — more specifically, GPUs, which are needed to power art...
Consumer sentiment rebounds
Tue, 27 May 2025 22:15:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Conference Board’s latest consumer confidence index notched its highest monthly increase in fo...
Consumer sentiment rebounds
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Conference Board’s latest consumer confidence index notched its highest monthly increase in fo...
Pessimistic about the economy? You're not alone.
Mon, 26 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When “vibecession” became a word in 2022, it referred to consumers grappling with higher prices ...
Pessimistic about the economy? You're not alone.
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When “vibecession” became a word in 2022, it referred to consumers grappling with higher prices ...
WNBA franchises are a slam dunk in this iffy economy
Fri, 23 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The WNBA’s first expansion team in 18 years, the Golden State Valkyries, played its first game las...
Who can afford a house in this economy?
Thu, 22 May 2025 22:35:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The supply of homes for sale hit a nearly five-year high in April, but prospective buyers aren’t e...
The bond market is panicky over that GOP bill
Wed, 21 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The latest GOP spending and tax bill would add an estimated $3.8 trillion to the national deficit ov...
Which companies can "eat" Trump's tariffs?
Tue, 20 May 2025 22:35:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Over the weekend, President Trump told retailers to “eat the tariffs” after Walmart warned of pr...