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.

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The economy that could be

Episode Date: January 30, 2025

If you’re a regular “Marketplace” listener, you’ve probably heard of the Fed’s Beige Book. But have you heard of the Tea...

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Cents and sensitivity

Episode Date: January 29, 2025

When the Federal Reserve changes its key interest rate, borrowing costs adjust accordingly … usually. There are times, though, when they move in...

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Demographics are destiny

Episode Date: January 27, 2025

It’s a demographic reality: The U.S. has an aging workforce. That’s gonna affect our economy, big time. In this episode, Kai takes a trip...

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House brands

Episode Date: January 24, 2025

Private label sales hit an all-time high in 2024, a new report shows. We’re talking about retail stores’ in-house brands, like Costco&#821...

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Still looking

Episode Date: January 24, 2025

Though first-time unemployment filings barely ticked up last week, continuing claims hit a high not seen since 2021 and nearly 1.9 million Americans a...

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Buy in bulk and on credit

Episode Date: January 23, 2025

How is the consumer-spending sausage made? Not impulsively — today’s shoppers are value- and credit-savvy. Procter & Gamble attributed its s...

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That’s a headscratcher

Episode Date: January 22, 2025

President Donald Trump’s first day back in office came with dozens of executive orders and announcements. In this episode, we dig into why some...

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Raising the roof

Episode Date: January 16, 2025

The December consumer price index is in, and inflation did tick up a bit. The stickiest category? Shelter, which was up a whopping 4.6% year over year...

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Fuel inefficiency

Episode Date: January 14, 2025

Vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, also known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, were enacted in response to the 1970s oil embargo. But C...