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. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/newsletters">Subscribe</a> to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">marketplace.org</a> — and consider <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/make-a-smart-investment">making an investment</a> in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/06/do-higher-imports-and-inventories-indicate-a-strong-economy" class="default">Imports and inventories are rising. Does that mean the economy is strong?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/06/semiconductor-imports-and-exports-are-up-this-year" class="default">Semiconductor imports and exports have been rising all year</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/06/why-the-black-white-employment-gap-is-growing" class="default">The Black-white employment gap is growing. What's that say about the economy?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/06/sometimes-quitting-a-job-is-a-real-sign-of-strength" class="default">Sometimes quitting a job is a "real sign of strength"</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/06/the-euro-drops-to-17month-low-amid-french-debt" class="default">France's debt pushes the euro to 17-month low</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/06/a-california-community-cafe-and-bar-built-around-soccer" class="default">World Cup business keeps kicking after the final whistle</a></li></ul>

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