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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 c... Read more

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Ranked #1

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Life’s bananas. Let’s buy something!

Life’s bananas. Let’s buy something!

American consumers keep on spending month after month — even as inflation and rising interest rates chip away at family ... Read more

14 Aug 2023

28mins

Ranked #2

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Don’t lose sleep over the uptick in producer prices

Don’t lose sleep over the uptick in producer prices

The cost of services helped push up the producer price index in July. But that increase likely isn’t a lasting one. Toda... Read more

11 Aug 2023

27mins

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Would you trust AI for financial advice?

Would you trust AI for financial advice?

Many finance-focused artificial intelligence tools seem designed to make the jobs of human financial advisers easier, no... Read more

10 Aug 2023

27mins

Ranked #4

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Political economics, zero-COVID and China’s slowing recovery

Political economics, zero-COVID and China’s slowing recovery

China’s economic miracle isn’t going so well. Exports fell in July, and there are now fears of deflation. Could China’s ... Read more

10 Aug 2023

27mins

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The “slow burn” phase of the banking crisis

The “slow burn” phase of the banking crisis

It’s been nearly five months since the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sparked upheaval in the banki... Read more

8 Aug 2023

27mins

Ranked #6

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Why China’s economic rebound has fallen short of expectations

Why China’s economic rebound has fallen short of expectations

After China lifted its zero-COVID policy, economists expected the economy to come roaring back. That hasn’t quite happen... Read more

7 Aug 2023

26mins

Ranked #7

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Can we let the economic good news be good news?

Can we let the economic good news be good news?

Is that a productivity boom we see on the horizon? It’s too early to tell if that’s the case, but the economic mood has ... Read more

4 Aug 2023

28mins

Ranked #8

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Bitcoin, election anxiety and second passports

Bitcoin, election anxiety and second passports

Instead of buying another Porsche, some of the mega-rich are dropping $100,000 on new citizenship. These citizenship by ... Read more

3 Aug 2023

27mins

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An economic vibe shift?

An economic vibe shift?

The economy seems pretty strong right now: Inflation is moderating and consumer sentiment is up. In other words, the vib... Read more

2 Aug 2023

27mins

Ranked #10

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Is the current job market music to the Fed’s ears?

Is the current job market music to the Fed’s ears?

According to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey for June, fewer workers are quitting their jobs and employers ar... Read more

1 Aug 2023

27mins

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