Marketplace podcast

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.

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.

 

#50

Labor market anxieties grow

The job market has been steadily losing steam and workers have noticed. Though the unemplo... more

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#49

Corporations expected to take on record debt in 2026

This year, amid ongoing economic uncertainty, corporations are expected to refinance old d... more

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#48

Markets shrug off U.S. capture of Maduro

Disruptive geopolitical events often push investors to jump into bonds or sell off stocks ... more

05 Jan 2026

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05 Jan 2026


#47

States tighten SNAP rules in 2026

By the end of the year, at least 18 states will restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purch... more

02 Jan 2026

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26:41

02 Jan 2026


#46

The year in charitable giving

The winter holiday season is a key time for nonprofit fundraising — an estimated 30% of an... more

01 Jan 2026

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01 Jan 2026


#45

What's next for the job market in 2026

Total jobless claims fell last week, which is the second-lowest reading in the last two ye... more

31 Dec 2025

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31 Dec 2025


#44

Good news for prospective homebuyers

Home price growth is cooling, new reports show. Though homeowners may be struggling to sel... more

30 Dec 2025

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30 Dec 2025


#43

A glimmer of hope for the housing market

The housing market is showing modest improvement, with pending home sales rising over 3% i... more

29 Dec 2025

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26:12

29 Dec 2025


#42

'Tis the season of holiday bonuses ... for some

The number of workers recieving end-of-year bonuses is falling. Some of that has to do wit... more

26 Dec 2025

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26 Dec 2025


#41

The weather outside is frightful (so's the heating bill)

The average cost of heating is expected to jump more than 9% this winter, according to pro... more

25 Dec 2025

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25 Dec 2025


#40

The job market won't start fresh in 2026

The labor market has been tightening all year, and Americans have grown increasingly anxio... more

24 Dec 2025

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24 Dec 2025


#39

U.S. GDP sees healthy growth

From July through September, U.S. gross domestic product rose 4.3%, the highest in two yea... more

23 Dec 2025

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25:55

23 Dec 2025


#38

U.S. dollar down, gold hits all-time high

Gold surpassed $4,400-per-ounce for the first time Monday. Prices are up 60% in 2025. In t... more

22 Dec 2025

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22 Dec 2025


#37

The 2025 consumer sentiment rollercoaster

Consumer sentiment really ran the gamut this year. But right now, Americans are feeling al... more

19 Dec 2025

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25:48

19 Dec 2025


#36

That CPI report got a Black Friday discount

November inflation data came in lower than expected, according to the latest CPI report. B... more

18 Dec 2025

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25:51

18 Dec 2025


#35

Oil flow or oil freeze?

A U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers may sound disruptive, but global oil is plentifu... more

17 Dec 2025

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17 Dec 2025


#34

Unemployment hits four-year high

The U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November, according to the latest BLS jobs r... more

16 Dec 2025

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16 Dec 2025


#33

Time to strike out on your own?

IRS filings for new business applications have been climbing the past few months — particu... more

15 Dec 2025

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25:21

15 Dec 2025


#32

The stock market isn't the economy — but it's not nothing either

While markets are mellowing a bit, three major stock indexes closed at record highs on Thu... more

12 Dec 2025

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25:41

12 Dec 2025


#31

Why the Fed is thinking about immigration

Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s latest presser was all about the job market. Buried amo... more

11 Dec 2025

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25:24

11 Dec 2025


#30

Fed rate cut diverges from global central bank strategy

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter point. That’s pretty ... more

10 Dec 2025

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25:36

10 Dec 2025


#29

The great decoupling

When revenue grows, hiring grows — usually. But in November, retail sector job cuts were u... more

09 Dec 2025

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25:38

09 Dec 2025


#28

What's in the long-awaited farmer relief package

We now know some details about the Trump administration’s promised agricultural relief pac... more

08 Dec 2025

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26:15

08 Dec 2025


#27

Small businesses walk an affordability tightrope

Small business owners know affordability is top-of-mind for their customers. But as margin... more

05 Dec 2025

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26:08

05 Dec 2025


#26

What's next for the Fed?

Changes are afoot at the Federal Reserve: President Donald Trump will name a new Fed chair... more

04 Dec 2025

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25:19

04 Dec 2025


#25

Small businesses pull back on hiring

Small business owners’ economic moods remain mixed. But, as is so often the case, how folk... more

03 Dec 2025

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25:26

03 Dec 2025


#24

A Fed divided against itself

The Federal Reserve’s quantitative approach to monetary policy decisions means its governo... more

02 Dec 2025

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25:26

02 Dec 2025


#23

Too much oil, too little demand

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will hold oil production steady next qua... more

01 Dec 2025

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25:19

01 Dec 2025


#22

'Tis the season for credit card debt

Holiday spending tends to drive up U.S. consumers’ credit card debt. In the past, most hou... more

28 Nov 2025

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25:33

28 Nov 2025


#21

Holiday hiring doldrums

Retailers don’t seem to be looking for many temp workers this holiday season. But it’s not... more

27 Nov 2025

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27 Nov 2025