As high gas costs pile up for drivers, Big Oil is getting jumpy. That’s because one way to bring prices down, at least temporarily, is an oil export ban. The Trump administration hasn’t signaled support for such a ban, but oil firms are being proactive, by lobbying the White House to find alternatives. Also in this episode: CEOs are sour on this economy, a major university invests big in artificial intelligence, and we analyze the difference between Fed Chair Warsh and former Fed Chair Powell’s public statements. 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/2026/08/06/big-oil-doesnt-want-trump-to-ban-exports" class="default">Big oil is not up for another export ban</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/06/spot-the-difference-between-these-fomc-statements" class="default">Can you spot the difference between Warsh and Powell's FOMC statements?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/06/ceos-arent-confident-in-the-us-economy-right-now" class="default">Why you should care about CEOs' confidence in the economy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/06/how-the-fire-movement-turns-hustle-culture-upside-down" class="default">The FIRE movement: How soon can I quit?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/06/usc-pushes-to-expand-ai-research-with-200-million-gift" class="default">USC pushes to expand AI research with $200 million gift</a></li></ul>

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