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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Imports are way, way up

Episode Date: September 15, 2026

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 invent...

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Canada taxes back

Episode Date: September 8, 2026

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 firs...

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Wage growth disappoints

Episode Date: September 4, 2026

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...

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Chevron's big bet

Episode Date: September 3, 2026

American oil giant Chevron plans to funnel $7 billion into its Venezuela operations over the next five years, with a goal of more than doubli...

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Borrowing costs go boom

Episode Date: September 1, 2026

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 n...