Everyday consumers aren’t the only ones contending with rising borrowing costs. Corporations are also subject to those fluctuations — but the rates don’t rise equally across the board. In this episode, why companies with the corporate equivalent of low credit scores are seeing extra-high borrowing costs right now. Also in this episode: Rising crude oil prices spell trouble for sustained inflation, P&G raises sales with “innovation-based pricing,” and independent mechanics struggle to repair newer tech-integrated cars. 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/2026/10/22/whats-the-affect-of-rising-crude-oil-prices" class="default">How rising crude oil prices could impact the U.S. and global economy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/22/innovationbased-pricing-procter-gambles-moneymaker" class="default">"Innovation-based pricing": new versions of old products at higher prices</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/22/rising-rates-are-stressing-out-the-riskiest-companies" class="default">Rising rates are stressing out the riskiest companies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/22/job-hunt-low-hire-low-fire-one-fun-thing" class="default">This CPA quit, then did one fun thing every day of her job hunt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/22/she-investigated-why-reeses-dont-taste-like-they-used-to" class="default">Has the recipe for Reese's changed? It depends on how you define 'change'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/22/independent-garages-face-mechanic-shortage-and-evolving-tech" class="default">Independent garages juggle mechanic shortage and computerized autos</a></li></ul>

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