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A divided government could shift the bond market
5 november 2026 · 25 min
Treasury yields have been climbing over the past year, which affects the cost of all sorts of borrowing, including mortgages. Treasury is a fancy word for government debt — a government that just got a ton of new lawmakers. So, will a Democratic-led Congress reverse that upward yield trajectory? We’ll explain. Also in this episode: Property tax ballot measures divide voters, data center opposition forges bipartisan bonds in Alabama, and school cafeterias face financial strain. Lees meer
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How this week's election results can impact the bond market — and interest rates
Wyoming and Florida voters come to different conclusions on property tax reform
Data center opposition is forging unlikely bipartisan alliances in Alabama
Free school lunch is no longer on the menu for many kids. It's one of many strains on cafeterias
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When it comes to the job market, love the one you're with
4 november 2026 · 25 min
The September Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the BLS is out, and things in this labor market are mostly unchanged, although quits were up a bit. Still, economists are clear: Now is not the time to leave your job without another one lined up. Also in this episode: That stiff labor market may be hampering productivity, warehousing costs are up as retailers scramble for the holidays, and pro baseball faces a lockout in 2027. Lees meer
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What continued productivity growth might say about this economy
Quits ticked up in September, but economists say it’s still a terrible time to leave your job
Sometimes leaving the workforce turns into a labor of love
Why warehouse space is getting harder and more expensive to come by
Companies invest big in pet food research
MLB players look to defend free labor market as owners push for a salary cap
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Why raise money in euros?
3 november 2026 · 25 min
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is issuing $6.7 billion worth of bonds in Europe. That’s about €6 billion. Meta is reportedly considering a similar move. In this episode, we explain the pros and cons of Big Tech selling debt on the European market. Plus: AI agents transform the travel industry, Kai tours a satellite factory in Southern California, and the low-fire, low-hire, weak-wage-growth trifecta persists ahead of the October jobs report. Lees meer
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Jobs data has see-sawed lately. What can we expect for October?
What role will AI play in travel and hospitality?
Is bigger better? Why these brothers are trying to build satellites at scale
Why Alphabet and other big tech firms are raising money in euros
In San Francisco, real estate has reached eye-popping prices
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Spooked investors sink Big Tech stocks
30 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Big Tech firms saw major stock market slides this week. Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Intel all dropped, following less-than-stellar earnings reports. Cracks are showing in the tech biz, and they aren’t all related to AI. Is this the beginning of an AI bubble burst? We’ll explain. Plus: How companies decide whether to offer buyouts or do traditional layoffs, what it’s like to go back to school in your 40s, and where new affordable EVs are available (hint: outside the U.S.) Lees meer
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Don't let this economy give you a fright
Inside Big Tech companies' big slump this week
She loved bartending. Then she decided to head back to school
Why companies offer buyouts versus layoffs
To test drive affordable EVs, he took a trip to CDMX
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GDP growth comes at expense of consumer savings
29 oktober 2026 · 26 min
Fresh data showed the economy grew faster than expected, at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter. Prices grew too, by 3.6%. Robust consumer spending tends to drive GDP, but the consumer savings rate — an important financial cushion — is falling. In this episode, when will strong topline economic figures catch up to a precarious consumer reality? Plus: Alphabet stock slides after a disappointing earnings report, apple orchards reap the devastating effects of unusual spring weather, and jobless stats misalign with labor market perceptions. Lees meer
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The economy grew 3.4% this summer, but consumers got there by saving less
Unemployment numbers are near a 57-year low. Why doesn't it feel like it?
Here's why Alphabet stock plummeted today
China, the world's second largest economy, considers itself "developing." Why?
Apple-picking looks different this season after “devastating year" for orchards
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Fed holds rates, but a future hike is pretty inevitable
28 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Fed governors met this week and voted to keep interest rates steady at just below 4%. The central bank says it’s taking a “wait and see” approach to elevated inflation. But what does that mean for banks and businesses that want to borrow money? In this episode, economic forces make for a fraught lending environment. Plus: We take a trip to Costco to understand how toilet paper is an economic indicator, and spend the day out west with a Wyoming cattle brand inspector. Lees meer
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As interest rates rise, lending gets more fraught for businesses and banks
A day in the life of a Wyoming cattle brand inspector
How student loans have shaped this family’s economy
What toilet paper sales tell us about consumer spending
Copper wire stripping is making people money on TikTok
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Lower those expectations
27 oktober 2026 · 25 min
The housing market is a bit chilly right now — new home sales are down, and so are prices. But current homeowners watched their property values grow over the past several years. So when it comes to selling, they’ve got (as Olivia Rodrigo might say) real big expectations. In this episode, the disconnect between need-to-sell homeowners and price-sensitive buyers. Plus: Consumer confidence continues its bumpy journey, durable goods orders are picking up, and we visit Brownsville, Texas, where SpaceX launches are taking over the skies. Lees meer
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Durable goods orders have been picking up. And it’s not just AI.
Selling your home? You may need to adjust expectations
Consumer confidence ticked up in October. Is it just a blip?
In South Texas, rocket launches are part of a bigger economic shift
Capitalism and democracy go hand in hand, according to new index
For this candy store, it's all about the customers
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What's in AI's next chapter?
26 oktober 2026 · 25 min
A few Big Tech firms are slated to explain their quarterly earnings later this week. AI will, of course, be the protagonist of these earnings calls. Investors are hoping for some positive character development, or at least a spoiler for any plot twists. In this episode, the next installment of the AI narrative. Plus: Central banks prepare for interest rate setting, Treasury rates rise with heightened risk, and the Energy Department adds helium to its critical materials list — again. Lees meer
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AI is the main character in Big Tech's earnings stories
Will the world's central banks rase interest rates this week?
At the Belcourt Theatre, you can see everything (including the documentary)
Helium is back on the U.S. list of 'critical materials'
Treasury interest rates are up because they're looking risky
Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high
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Your 401(k) is probably invested in AI
24 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Big Tech is kind of carrying the stock market right now, thanks to all that spendy artificial intelligence innovation. That means your retirement account is probably invested in at least some AI stocks. So we asked an expert: If the theoretical AI bubble pops, will those 401(k)s be OK? Also in this episode: New data shows healthy growth in the private sector, Kai goes over the week’s economic headlines ahead of another Fed rate decision, and we visit a cyber-scam compound in Cambodia. Lees meer
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Treasury yields, tech stocks, and consumer sentiment all took a slide this week
Inside a Cambodian cyber scam compound
There's reason to believe the private sector economy is actually doing pretty well
Got a 401(k)? There's a good chance it's invested in AI
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High risk, high rates — where's the reward?
23 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Everyday consumers aren’t the only ones contending with rising borrowing costs. Corporations are also subject to those fluctuations — but the rates don’t rise equally across the board. In this episode, why companies with the corporate equivalent of low credit scores are seeing extra-high borrowing costs right now. Also in this episode: Rising crude oil prices spell trouble for sustained inflation, P&G raises sales with “innovation-based pricing,” and independent mechanics struggle to repair newer tech-integrated cars. Lees meer
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How rising crude oil prices could impact the U.S. and global economy
"Innovation-based pricing": new versions of old products at higher prices
Rising rates are stressing out the riskiest companies
This CPA quit, then did one fun thing every day of her job hunt
Has the recipe for Reese's changed? It depends on how you define 'change'
Independent garages juggle mechanic shortage and computerized autos
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Small town economics clash with Big Tech agendas
22 oktober 2026 · 25 min
In Crook County, Oregon, just east of the Cascade mountains, data centers sprawl across the high desert landscape. The area fell into economic decline during the Great Recession and some residents welcomed investment by Meta and Apple in the form of massive data center complexes. But 15 years on, was it worth it? In this episode, what happens when data centers come to town. Plus, mergers and spinoffs: Abbott plans to turn its baby formula operation into a standalone company, and Elon Musk explores a plan to combine Tesla and SpaceX. Lees meer
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Data centers boosted one Oregon town's economy, but some residents have had enough
Abbott Laboratories announces a baby formula spinoff company
Elon Musk wants to merge SpaceX and Tesla
If “demographics are destiny,” what’s in store for the U.S. economy?
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The loan demand balancing act
21 oktober 2026 · 25 min
On Tuesday morning, lenders like KeyCorp, Mercantile Bank, and Atlantic Union Bank turned in their earnings reports. Those types of regional banks make plenty of loans, especially to midsize companies. In this episode, we look at how they might start getting pickier if rates increase. Also, we’ll look at retailers fighting to offer value to customers, how AI is being used in publishing, Magic: The Gathering driving growth at Hasbro, a wild game processing company, and the booming horror industry. Lees meer
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Midsize lenders thrived in the third quarter. Can it last?
Walmart is offering a new membership bundle in fight for value
AI (still) has the publishing industry in a tizzy
Magic: The Gathering is driving growth at Hasbro
Hunters have to hunt for a place to turn wild game into food
Horror is good business — not just during Halloween
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Consumer credit creep
20 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Inflation is affecting all of us. But when costs go up, lower-income households are especially vulnerable to credit creep — that’s when consumers use credit for more and more transactions. One survey found 29% of buy now, pay later users took out the loans to pay for groceries, double the percentage from just a couple of years ago. Also in this episode: What might happen to the labor market if Fed raises interest rates, how immigration crackdowns are tied to a 14-year homebuilder confidence low, and why political candidates are competing for AI attention. Lees meer
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What will happen to the job market if the Fed raises interest rates?
Struggling consumers are increasingly turning to high-cost credit for basic needs
This farmer was promised a $20,000 grant to go solar. USDA changed the rules
How immigration crackdowns are tightening the construction labor market
Candidates campaign for AI attention
Home-based coffee shops provide unique perks for owners and customers
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A view of AI, from Mumbai
17 oktober 2026 · 26 min
India’s economy, from one perspective, has a huge leg up on the U.S.: Its workforce is young and growing. “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal visited Mumbai to learn what that growth looks like on the ground. In this episode, Kai and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visit a Mumbai-based healthcare startup that’s using AI to detect disesases early. They also reflect on the trip as a whole. Plus: Farmers face down high fertilizer prices and we break down the week’s inflation data. Lees meer
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If inflation persists, what comes next?
Farmers face high fertilizer prices — with no end in sight
Inside a global AI company built in rapidly-growing India
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Where producer prices go, consumer prices are likely follow
16 oktober 2026 · 26 min
On Thursday, we got to see the second act of our monthly inflation double feature: the producer price index. Producer prices rose 1.3% in September, which is the largest jump since 2022 — and a hint at the risk that more consumer inflation is coming down the pipeline. Also on today's show: inflation outliers and a holiday spending preview. And later, continuing The Age of Work series, we head to a Mumbai-based clothing company looking to expand to domestic sales. Lees meer
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Producer prices see biggest jump in four years
Not everything is suffering from inflation
Consumers expect to spend as much or more this holiday season
A family business in Mumbai is finding growth in a complicated global economy
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Energyflation? More like everything-flation
15 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Inflation worsened in September, to 3.7% annually, up from 3.4% in August. Energy prices are mostly to blame, but the other slices of the economy are starting to show price stress. It’s no help that the cost to ship crude oil is up exponentially. In this episode, the dumpster fire that is war-inflated energy prices. Plus: Host Kai Ryssdal and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visits a garment exporting business (with a familiar name) that provides job training for women in Mumbai. Lees meer
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Inflation worsened in September. Blame energy prices — mostly
The cost of shipping a tanker of crude oil has skyrocketed due to war
A Mumbai company training and employing women in the slums
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Less coverage, more profit
14 oktober 2026 · 25 min
UnitedHealth Group just reported Q3 earnings: Total revenue was down but profits were up. How’s it possible? A decline in Medicaid enrollment, AI-driven billing tools, and some good ol’ corporate diversification. We’ll get into it. Also in this episode, we continue our coverage of the labor force in Mumbai with trips to an Oscar-winning visual effects studio and an English-language night school. Lees meer
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"Can't go to the moon every quarter": Big banks' bumpy start to earning season
Movie studios and night schools: Inside India's growing economy
UnitedHealth stopped insuring some people. Its profits rose.
What the low-hire, low-fire economy looks like for a new grad
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In India, a demographic golden age dawns
13 oktober 2026 · 25 min
As the workforces of the U.S., U.K., and similar wealthy Western nations age, other countries with younger populations grow at a clip. Nowhere is this more true than India, where the median age is 29 (a decade younger than the U.S.) and GDP is growing at nearly 8% annually. As part of our ongoing “Age of Work” series, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visited Mumbai to understand a workforce and economy that is very different from our own. In this episode, they visit a bustling bazaar where young jewelers are inheriting family businesses. Lees meer
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India's economy is on the cusp of its demographic golden age
It's tough to completely exclude energy prices from inflation calculations
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Surprise, you've got medical bills!
10 oktober 2026 · 25 min
A 2020 law aimed at eliminating surprise medical expenses has shifted some unpredictable costs away from patients. The law was supposed to incentivize jointly set reasonable prices between hospitals and insurers, but instead, there’s been a whole lot of finger pointing — and employers are left holding the bag. Also in this episode: The agriculture economy goes K-shaped, a sailor finds a support network in her solo circumnavigation, and we talk through the week’s economic headlines. Lees meer
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The stock market isn’t the economy — except when maybe it is?
In the agricultural heart of the country, it's a tale of two farm economies
How a law to protect patients from surprise billing shifted the cost to employers
Cole Brauer sailed solo around the world. She plans to do it again
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Don't move a muscle!
9 oktober 2026 · 25 min
First-time unemployment claims (layoffs, basically) have come in below 200,000 for four weeks running — the longest stretch since 1969. At the same time, the economy only barely added jobs in September. Few layoffs, barely any new jobs, and it makes ya start to wonder, just how petrified can this labor market get? Also in this episode: AI doomers touch grass at a monthly Bay Area picnic, the personal savings rate ebbs to a 4-year low, and Kai explains central bankers’ balance sheet agita. Lees meer
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A frozen job market means nobody's getting laid off, but nobody's getting hired
Only in San Francisco: A picnic to discuss AI risk
Not too big, not too small: The just-right Fed balance sheet
Here's where home heating will cost more this winter
Americans are saving less money — some can't afford to, others are focused on investing
Using retirement to finally dig into family history
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How's the stock market doing, minus AI?
8 oktober 2026 · 25 min
The S&P 500 has hit more than two dozen record highs this year, and it’s got AI firms to thank. In fact, it’s easy to forget that a lot of other public companies are in a tough spot. In this episode, why there’s a widening bifurcation of the stock market. Plus: Rising auto loan delinquencies could be a warning sign for broader consumer strife, financial institutions kick off Q3 earnings season, and Kai explains what the yield curve tells us about the bond market. Lees meer
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The stock market gap between AI and everything else is growing
What to watch for in next week's Q3 earnings
"Circular spaghetti": What the tangled AI supply chain means for regulation
Want to know what the bond market is thinking? Check out the yield curve
Rising auto loan delinquencies reflect the K-shaped economy
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We're stocking up
7 oktober 2026 · 25 min
We got fresh data showing imports and inventory levels are up. Is it a sign of a strong economy, or a sign businesses are bracing for impact? In this episode, AI remains a major driver of this strange economy. Plus: The U.S. is simultaneously importing and exporting a ton of semiconductors, the euro drops to a 17-month low, and monetary policy disproportionately impacts Black employment rates. Lees meer
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Imports and inventories are rising. Does that mean the economy is strong?
Semiconductor imports and exports have been rising all year
The Black-white employment gap is growing. What's that say about the economy?
Sometimes quitting a job is a "real sign of strength"
France's debt pushes the euro to 17-month low
World Cup business keeps kicking after the final whistle
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A tale of two deficits
6 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Despite Trump’s best efforts (a flurry of loosely targeted tariffs), the U.S. trade deficit is widening. But why is it widening? And what does it all have to do with foreign investment in government debt and the strength of the U.S. dollar? We’ll explain. Plus: Electric truck sales rev up amid record-high diesel prices, a 19th-century novelist popularized economic theory for her broad audience, and investors prep for upcoming Treasury auctions. Lees meer
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What exactly are investors looking for in this week's government bond auctions?
The U.S. dollar is at its strongest in 18 months
The Regency-era novelist who popularized economics through her books
Here's why the trade deficit is growing
As diesel prices soar, so do electric truck sales
The algorithm knows you have a baby, and it will exploit that
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Nike's not just doing it
3 oktober 2026 · 26 min
In Nike’s earnings report this week, the brand said it may begin shrinking its operations and laying off workers. It’s been losing market share for a while now. We look at what went wrong in the last decade. Also in this episode: the government-funded EV discounts that still remain, the business of affiliate links, and a former business owner’s mini retirement during fatherhood. Lees meer
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An unsettling economic picture
Can Nike get its mojo back?
A year after federal EV tax credits ended, a patchwork of state EV incentives remains
Here, take my link! The rise of affiliate links
How becoming a dad brought this outdoorsman full-circle
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Inflation held steady in August. Yay?
2 oktober 2026 · 26 min
The PCE price index (that's the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) held steady year-over-year in the latest report. Economists expected it to move up. So, why didn't it budge -- and why aren't we all celebrating? Also in this episode: Seasonal work is hard to find so far this fall, Trump's immigration crackdown weakens construction productivity in South Texas, and Kai explains the long-term implications of rising borrowing costs. Lees meer
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The Fed's preferred inflation measure was lower than expected in August. Is that a good thing?
Can the U.S. just grow its way out of debt?
Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas construction
More people are looking for seasonal work this year. So far, it's hard to find
There are more private security guards than police. How much are they paid?
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OpenAI is staying private (for now)
1 oktober 2026 · 25 min
OpenAI just announced it will delay its IPO due to ongoing AI safety concerns. But when you’re a company as big as OpenAI, where does your funding come from? In this episode, venture capital doesn’t cut it. Plus: Second quarter GDP was revised up thanks to all that corporate AI investment, Kai breaks down why the labor market is kinda like a bathtub, and farmers turn to agritainment as crop revenue shrinks. Lees meer
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Second quarter GDP growth is brought to you by the letters A and I
Why full employment is like filling a bathtub with water
OpenAI delayed its IPO. That makes private investors happy
Corn mazes, apple picking, and hayrides: More farms are leaning into "agritourism"
Is your Dijon spicy? Heat and drought might be the cause
How "Neon Tom" made a 40-year career out of neon signs
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Consumer confidence slides to 12-year low
30 september 2026 · 26 min
Consumer confidence fell to a 12-year low in September, according to The Conference Board. The index has been trending down for a couple years, but this latest decline was steep. One reason? Upper-middle class respondents are starting to feel the pressure, too. Also in this episode: The economic forces behind GDP growth might run out of steam soon, the low-hire low-fire labor market marches on, and high diesel prices keep some Gulf shrimpers on dry land. Lees meer
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How long can the economy keep growing?
The latest JOLTS survey shows more of the same low-hire, low-fire economy
Consumer confidence falls to its lowest level in 12 years, survey shows
The price tag might be an endangered species
High diesel prices force some Gulf shrimpers to stay docked
New career path, new baby, no problem
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Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
29 september 2026 · 25 min
Apple used to be the leader in buying back shares. Now, Nvidia has broken the tech company’s record, announcing Monday that it would add $150 billion to its stock buyback program, on top of $80 billion pledged a few months ago. The chipmaker’s profits have continued to surge, as tech companies pour money into data centers and AI infrastructure. Is this a smart way for Nvidia to spend its money? More on Nvidia today, plus how a volunteer firefighter shortage is affecting a rural Wyoming county, why spending is predicted to soar this holiday season despite the energy crisis, and what economists are watching for in the jobs numbers coming out this week. Lees meer
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It's a big week for economic data. Here's what labor economists will be looking for.
Nvidia's record stock buyback funded by cash from the data center boom
There’s a national volunteer firefighter shortage. It’s on display in Wyoming
Early retirement isn't always a choice
Adobe forecasts record U.S. spending online this holiday season
The mall isn't dead, yet
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High interest rates could balloon the national debt
26 september 2026 · 25 min
What happens to government debt, the budget deficit, and the overall economy if interest rates stay elevated? For a new report, the Congressional Budget Office crunched the numbers. By 2056, public debt would grow to an eye-popping 222% of GDP. Plus: Trump administration cuts decimated soil conservation programs, a new report highlights the impact of private equity investments on climate risk, and an uneventful Trump-Xi summit ends with a promise of more talks to come. Lees meer
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TTYL? Trump-Xi talks end without much to show
What happens to the deficit and the national debt if interest rates stay high?
U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump’s federal cuts. Now they’re hurting for help
Private equity gets a grade on climate risks
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Fed officials speak up on inflation
25 september 2026 · 25 min
As Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh attempts to limit forward guidance, analysts are zeroed in on other Fed officials’ public comments. Turns out, they’ve got plenty to say. In this episode, central bankers make their voices heard. Plus: Layoffs push workers to pivot careers entirely, catastrophe modelers warn a strong El Niño is brewing, and potato farmers struggle in the wake of an excellent growing season. Lees meer
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Kevin Warsh is against forward guidance. But that hasn't stopped other Fed officials
Laid off? Odds are a change of job title's in your future
A "historic" El Niño is brewing and catastrophe modelers are mapping out the risks
A spectacular 2025 growing season was not so great for potato farmers this year
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Tension grows in the housing market
24 september 2026 · 26 min
Bad news first: Mortgage rates are topping 7% and, fittingly, mortgage applications are down. On the bright side, home prices aren’t completely frozen and listings are actually up. Question is, in this stuck housing market, when will things budge? Also in this episode: A running resurgence parallels popularity peaks in the aughts and ‘80s, Nashville-style hot chicken sees international success, and writer Robin Wigglesworth argues the bond market built the modern world in his new book, “A Fabulous Debt.” Lees meer
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U.S. mortgage rates climb above 7% in another blow to housing market
Bonds are like the “hidden wiring connecting the global economy”
Why everyone is running all of a sudden
Like weddings, concerts are now destination affairs
The global appeal of Nashville hot chicken
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Time for a diesel export ban?
23 september 2026 · 26 min
Diesel costs have nearly doubled over the last year, breaking record highs. In fact, some lawmakers are calling on the Trump administration to halt all diesel exports until they cool off. But experts say it's a recipe for price chaos that will leave us right back where we started. Also in this episode: A wide crude oil spread persists, butter and cheese become a bright spot on grocery receipts, and local bank consolidations leave customers frustrated. Lees meer
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The difference between the "paper" price of Brent crude and what refiners pay for it
Trump and Xi meet this week. What can we expect?
As grocery prices rise, cheese and butter get cheaper
"Not such a good idea": How banning diesel exports to lower prices could backfire
As banks consolidate, some customers aren’t so sure they’re happy
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The state of U.S.-China trade
22 september 2026 · 26 min
President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, and AI safety is likely to define the agenda. But what about those pesky tariffs? In this episode, we lay out the fraught trade relationship between the U.S. and China. Plus: Airlines trim their flight schedules to combat high fuel prices, the price of copper may tell us less about global economic growth than it used to, and Ohio cities court recent grads looking for job opportunities and affordability. Lees meer
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Trade tensions between U.S. and China simmer ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Is "Dr. Copper" becoming less reliable?
Starting a new career? Start in Ohio, report says
Airlines are trimming routes as fuel prices soar
Sorry brunch, but you're old news
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Caught in the Canada trade war crossfire
19 september 2026 · 26 min
The Trump administration has doubled down on its trade war with our neighbors to the North — the U.S. is set to ban the import of several Canadian products, including beer and whey protein, in a few weeks. Small businesses on both sides of the border are caught in the middle. In this episode, we visit a few of them to understand how they’re coping. Plus: Banks stand to lose money as Treasury bond yields keep rising, Linkedin has changed the job hunt in this tight labor market, and we break down the week’s economic headlines. Lees meer
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The Fed makes a move
Rising rates mean Treasurys are worth less. That's putting pressure on banks
As the U.S.-Canada trade war heats up, businesses find themselves caught in the crossfire
Do you need to be a "LinkedIn lunatic" for your career?
She sold her home, just to keep living in it
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Home improvement stores feel the pinch
18 september 2026 · 26 min
Retail sales jumped 1.2% in August after falling in July. But building materials stores — think Home Depot or Lowe’s — still saw a dip. That’s because stretched consumers are putting off “nice-to-haves,” like home renovations. Also in this episode: The future of global energy demand will be driven by a mix of renewables and fossil fuels, high school students take a new AP class melding business and personal finance, and neighbors organize to cooperatively buy their mobile home park. Lees meer
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The countries driving energy demand growth can't wait for renewables to get cheaper
Kevin Warsh isn't a "data point-dependent guy"
Home improvement stores take a housing market hit
High schoolers take new AP business with personal finance class
Residents of a mobile home park try to buy their community before someone else does
Turning a childhood home into a place to share with strangers
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Bond traders take a turn in the spotlight
17 september 2026 · 26 min
The yield on 10-year T-notes climbed to its highest point since 2007 on Wednesday, as the Fed raised its key rate for the first time since July 2023. Swirling inflation and uncertainty have put all eyes on the bond market. So what’s it like to be a bond trader, suddenly at the center of attention? In this episode, we check in with a few of them. Plus: Higher borrowing costs will likely further stall the housing market, we explain “fiscal dominance,” and young people navigate “repayment avoidance.” Lees meer
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What it's like to work in the bond market these days
A Fed rate hike will make buying a home even more expensive
Surviving a stroke meant leaving her career behind
What “fiscal dominance” would mean for the U.S. economy
Venmo ghosting, just in time for spooky season
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Imports are way, way up
16 september 2026 · 26 min
August marked the third-highest level of container imports to the U.S. on record. Sure, it’s usually a busy month for holiday shopping inventory, but there’s also that pesky looming inflation and ongoing tariff uncertainty. In this episode, why U.S. retailers are stocking way up. Plus: The stock market braces for a likely Fed rate hike, wildlife highway crossings save money and lives, and Carter’s undergoes a rebrand aimed at a new generation of parents. Lees meer
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If the Fed hikes rates, here's how the stock market might respond
For those without a degree, the job market looks pretty good
Imports boomed this summer in anticipation of higher costs
Wildlife use bridges and tunnels too, but it’s spendy
Carter's big rebrand amid challenging children's clothing market
The complicated history of New York's iconic Charging Bull statue
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A cast of hawkish central bankers
15 september 2026 · 26 min
At this week’s FOMC meeting, it’s likely Fed governors will hike interest rates. They won’t be alone. The EU raised rates last week and Japan is expected to do the same at its upcoming meeting. These central bankers are all dealing with similar inflationary pressures, and hawkish rate-setters stick together. Also in this episode: The U.S. dollar rises in anticipation of a rate hike, diesel prices break records, the subscription-BNPL-rental economy reduces how much we really own. Lees meer
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Central bankers around the world are looking more hawkish
The U.S. dollar rises as investors anticipate an interest rate hike
We don't own anything anymore
Diesel fuel hit a record high. Unlike gas, using less of it is not an option
She built a tiny home in her aging mother's backyard
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Inflation trumps wage gains
12 september 2026 · 26 min
The latest BLS data put real hourly wage gains at -0.3% last month, compared to last year. That’s thanks to inflation running hotter than pay raises. To make up for it, some workers are putting in extra hours or dipping into their savings. In this episode, how much longer can Americans cope with what are effectively inflation-driven pay cuts? Plus: The gender wage gap slows economic productivity, housing starts grow in the Northeast as they fall elsewhere, and we weigh the possible outcomes of next week’s FOMC meeting. Lees meer
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Last call for Fed rate predictions
Inflation has devoured pay gains over the past year
Why the gender pay gap holds back productivity
Retiring at age 37 to give back to the community
Housing starts are down in most of the country. Here's why the Northeast is the exception
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What's the new normal for global oil?
11 september 2026 · 26 min
Oil industry analysts were hopeful earlier this year that Trump’s war in the Middle East would be short-lived. But it’s become clear that an open flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will require sustained cooperation between the U.S. and Iran. S&P Global now expects dampered production and choppy prices to continue into 2027. Also in this episode: Trucking costs are pushed up by record-breaking diesel prices and a shortage of English-speaking drivers. And, is it a good idea to use AI to develop pharmaceutical drugs? Lees meer
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The oil roller coaster reaches new heights — and it's a bumpy ride ahead
Trucking costs are rising fast. That could mean even more inflation for consumers
This audio affects business is still waiting on tariff refunds
How this Georgia factory is surviving America's solar policy whiplash
If AI helps speed up drug development, can the FDA keep up?
The construction manager who quit his 9-to-5 to build something for himself
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The case for healthcare price caps
10 september 2026 · 25 min
Healthcare affordability is top-of-mind for many Americans right now. And for a long time, state legislators’ only avenue for easing that burden was through care subsidies. But what about looking at the problem from a whole new angle? In this episode, two states, unalike in their political leanings, try out healthcare price caps. Plus: Rising oil prices push up short-term bond yields, more homebuyers look into adjustable-rate mortgages, and we try to predict Fed Chair Warsh’s next move. Lees meer
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High oil prices are pushing up short-term bond yields
What will Kevin Warsh do? He's not telling
More states are trying price caps to tackle healthcare affordability
As mortgage rates rise, some homebuyers are choosing adjustable-rate loans
Owning a home with a friend means learning how to talk about money
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Canada taxes back
9 september 2026 · 26 min
Canada levied a range of tariffs on U.S. goods Tuesday, escalating an ongoing trade war launched by President Donald Trump. It isn’t the first time the two countries have tiffed over trade, but it is, by at least one historian’s estimation, unprecedented. In this episode, we trace the neighboring nations’ historic partnership, and weigh what’s next. Plus: Small business owners report mixed economic outlook, ChatGPT recommends a made-up deodorant brand, and Monterey Park, California, models community-led data center resistance. Lees meer
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The U.S. and Canada have had trade spats before, but this one might be different
This California city became a model for resisting data centers
Small business owners have mixed feelings about the economy
How a fake deodorant brand got recommended by AI
Brick-and-mortar bookstores are back
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As prices rise, so too does our credit reliance
8 september 2026 · 26 min
Prices are rising faster than average wages in this economy, and many Americans have turned to credit to keep up. They are paying it off for now, but what happens if the Fed raises interest rates later this month? Also in this episode: Artificial intelligence appears to be the cause of some job cuts in the finance sector, business owners along Spain’s Camino de Santiago report busier foot traffic — for better and worse — and the Mexican government rolls out a line of small electric cars. Lees meer
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Consumers turn to credit as prices rise
As finance and insurance lose jobs, AI gets most (but not all) of the blame
This activewear brand says tariffs are still taking a toll
Mexico launches its own electric car to show it can do more than build for other countries
A former firefighter reflects on life — and money — as a stay-at-home dad
How a 1,200-year-old pilgrimage is reshaping local economies in Spain
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Wage growth disappoints
5 september 2026 · 26 min
This economy added twice the amount of jobs expected in August, which is good news for the labor market. Still, the latest jobs report showed average hourly earnings were up just 3.1% annually — the slowest growth in more than five years. In this episode, when we can expect wages to start keeping up with inflation. Plus: American tourism to Europe is up, some farmers rely on decades-old machinery as budgets tighten, and one mom goes back to school 15 years after she started. Lees meer
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Jobs are steady. Prices are high. What will the Fed do?
Wage growth can't compete with inflation right now
Squeezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machinery
More American tourists are visiting Europe
This mom of six is rewriting her career by going back to school
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Chevron's big bet
4 september 2026 · 26 min
American oil giant Chevron plans to funnel $7 billion into its Venezuela operations over the next five years, with a goal of more than doubling its production in the country. In this episode, we explain what Chevron has to gain from the deal and why other oil companies are hesitant to follow. After that: Can zero job growth be part of a healthy labor market? Are diesel prices affecting railroad freighting demand? And, will better-fitted windows turn into energy savings? Lees meer
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Chevron's $7 billion bet on Venezuelan oil
Can zero job growth really be a sign of a healthy labor market?
How the cost of childcare pushed this twin mom out of the labor force
Why more companies are choosing trains over trucks for shipping
"Buy now, pay later" loans creep into essentials for many consumers
Your house's windows are probably leaky. Replacing them saves on utility bills
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Even higher diesel prices are coming
3 september 2026 · 26 min
The average cost of a gallon of diesel was $5.68 on Wednesday — just 13 cents shy of a record high. Tariffs and ongoing wars are both to blame. But so is a seasonal upswing that happens every fall. In this episode, why diesel prices are likely going to get even steeper before they cool off. Plus: A computer model helps make the case for fewer mandated parking spots in city construction projects, Uber wants to shrink its middle management, and Alaska families celebrate dipnetting season. Lees meer
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Why high diesel prices are coming at a particularly bad time
What it takes to reopen 19 months after a wildfire
Uber lays off 10% of their workforce to make the company "simpler and faster"
To spur more housing construction, Denver changed its parking rules
Male loneliness epidemic? Try economic loneliness epidemic
In Alaska, dipnetting for salmon is about more than what’s caught
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Borrowing costs go boom
1 september 2026 · 26 min
Bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs in some countries this week, as market anxiety about inflation and the Iran war grows. The U.S. is not exempt from this turmoil. Borrowing rates could balloon, affecting the Fed and your wallet. We’ll explain. Also in this episode: The labor market barely budges in July job openings and labor turnover data, U.S. solar energy storage capacity nearly doubles under President Trump, and Reddit becomes valuable internet real estate in the age of AI. Lees meer
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Rising global bond yields will put pressure on U.S. interest rates, too
The labor market in July showed very little movement
For this Mississippi barge line, labor is more of a concern than tariffs
Why solar energy storage capacity has nearly doubled since Trump took office
"The heart of the internet": AI has marketers flocking to Reddit
From medicine to HVAC: one entrepreneur's journey
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Oil markets brace for maintenance season
1 september 2026 · 27 min
In Texas oil country, September usually marks the beginning of maintenance season. But with refineries running at near-100% capacity to meet increased demand, this fall might look a bit different. In this episode, can the global oil market weather an even tighter supply squeeze? Plus: Fed watchers expect an interest rate hike in September despite Trump’s opposition, U.S. consumers keep up spending in the face of mediocre jobs data, and ski resorts hoard snow for the warmish winter. Lees meer
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Why interest rate expectations are pointing north
The 'meh' job market hasn't slowed consumer spending much
Inside the business of selling people their own family photo albums
After a disastrous foray into real estate, this first-time buyer didn't let fear hold her back
Can U.S. refineries afford to slow down for maintenance season?
Ski resorts keep some snow in the bank this summer
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The ongoing cost of ICE raids on Latino entreprenuers
29 augustus 2026 · 26 min
It’s been more than a year since the Trump administration intensified ICE raids in immigrant communities across the U.S. Latino entreprenuers say the toll on their businesses has been worse than the pandemic. In this episode, the ongoing economic harm caused by Trump’s relentless deportation agenda. Plus: Small businesses grapple with more tariff uncertainty, Canada posts strong GDP growth, and we break down Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech. Lees meer
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Was that forward guidance we just heard from the Fed Chair?
Canada's economy is growing as it heads to a trade war with the U.S.
Tariff uncertainty means halted production for this camping chair company
Immigration enforcement leaves Latino businesses struggling for months
How a 21-foot-tall space cowboy has revitalized a strip of Route 66
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Grass is always greener
28 augustus 2026 · 26 min
The NFL is back in a couple weeks, and so is artificial turf. Several NFL stadiums rolled out the green carpet this summer for World Cup matches, which are mandated to be played on grass. For the 92% of NFL players who prefer the real stuff, it’s proof-of-concept — and could become a players union bargaining objective come 2030. Also in this episode: Nvidia announces eye-popping long-term revenue expectations, retail inventories tick up, and we weigh a tax on robot labor. Lees meer
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America's shelves are filling up
Nvidia expects revenue to grow by 70% over the next year
Football is back. So is the turf — and players aren't happy
Could an AI tax disincentivize human layoffs?
For specialty food importer, tariffs are still front and center
For three generations, this family has kept up business along Route 66