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? 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/2026/09/03/chevron-invests-7-billion-in-venezuelan-oil" class="default">Chevron's $7 billion bet on Venezuelan oil</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/09/03/can-zero-job-growth-really-be-a-sign-of-a-healthy-labor-market" class="default">Can zero job growth really be a sign of a healthy labor market?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/09/03/childcare-costs-pushed-this-mom-of-3-out-of-the-workforce" class="default">How the cost of childcare pushed this twin mom out of the labor force</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/09/03/why-trains-are-in-demand-for-moving-cargo-right-now" class="default">Why more companies are choosing trains over trucks for shipping</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/09/03/consumers-use-buy-now-pay-later-loans-for-essentials" class="default">"Buy now, pay later" loans creep into essentials for many consumers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/09/03/utility-bills-are-rising-new-windows-help-it-hurt-less" class="default">Your house's windows are probably leaky. Replacing them saves on utility bills</a></li></ul>

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