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by Marketplace
Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
Marketplace's 25-minute episode examines a paradoxical labor market: first-time unemployment claims have fallen below 200,000 for four consecutive weeks—the longest stretch since 1969—yet September job creation barely moved the needle. Host Kai Ryssdal explores what this frozen labor market means: employers aren't…
Worth it if you enjoy Marketplace's accessible economic commentary and want a quick overview of current labor market dynamics and related financial trends.
Marketplace examines the divergence in stock market performance, where the S&P 500's record highs are almost entirely driven by AI-related firms while most other public companies struggle. The episode explores this widening bifurcation as the central theme, explaining why the market's headline gains mask underlying…
Worth it if you want a quick, accessible overview of current market bifurcation and economic warning signs without needing detailed investment guidance.
Marketplace's 25-minute episode examines rising imports and inventory levels as an economic indicator, exploring whether this signals economic strength or corporate caution ahead of potential disruption. The episode opens with the central question: are businesses stocking up because they're confident, or are they…
Worth it if you follow business news daily and want a quick, multi-angle take on current economic signals including employment equity and supply chain dynamics.
Marketplace's 25-minute episode tackles the paradox of America's widening trade deficit despite Trump's tariff efforts. The core explanation connects three economic forces: the strength of the U.S. dollar (at 18-month highs), foreign investment in U.S. government debt, and structural trade imbalances that tariffs…
Worth it if you follow U.S. trade policy closely and want a quick primer on why tariffs haven't reduced the deficit, or if you enjoy Marketplace's accessible economics journalism.
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