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

Does the EU even want a strong euro?

We keep hearing how the U.S. dollar has been “weakening.” Put another way, the euro is get... more

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#49

Let's tour the growing AI economy

Artificial intelligence companies raised enormous amounts of money in 2025, and made major... more

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#48

As AI expands, Americans have doubts

Artificial intelligence is one of a handful of industries propelling this economy forward.... more

26 Jan 2026

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26 Jan 2026


#47

Your car company also wants to be your bank

The FDIC has approved proposals by GM and Ford to launch their own banking units. That mea... more

23 Jan 2026

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23 Jan 2026


#46

Here's what kept GDP climbing last summer

Revised GDP data for this past summer shows the U.S. economy grew faster than we initially... more

22 Jan 2026

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22 Jan 2026


#45

The EU owns $8 trillion in Treasurys

The EU owns $8 trillion in Treasurys. Sure, Eurozone governments probably won’t use ‘em as... more

21 Jan 2026

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21 Jan 2026


#44

The global trade status quo is shifting. Will the U.S. be left out?

After decades of globalization, the U.S. may be paying a political price: International le... more

20 Jan 2026

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20 Jan 2026


#43

U.S.-EU relationship status: It's complicated

President Trump has announced new tariffs on European Union countries, aimed at forcing a ... more

19 Jan 2026

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19 Jan 2026


#42

Skilled labor scarcity

An AI-driven construction boom is coming, some hope. But to build all that infrastructure,... more

16 Jan 2026

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16 Jan 2026


#41

Trump's latest plan to lower mortgage rates

President Trump recently ordered government-backed mortgage companies (that’s Fannie Mae a... more

15 Jan 2026

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15 Jan 2026


#40

Finding work as a young person? In this economy?

The unemployment rate in December among people aged 20 to 24 was 8.2%. That’s up nearly a ... more

14 Jan 2026

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14 Jan 2026


#39

It's not just you — food prices rose 2.4% last year

The cost of food consumed at home was up 0.7% month-over-month in December, and 2.4% year-... more

13 Jan 2026

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13 Jan 2026


#38

The Fed under attack

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the Federal Reserve and Chair J... more

12 Jan 2026

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12 Jan 2026


#37

The weak spot in this job market

The rate of jobless Americans who’ve been out of work for over 27 weeks — also known as “l... more

09 Jan 2026

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09 Jan 2026


#36

Productivity climbs — without hiring to match

Labor economists will tell ya, productivity growth leads to more hiring. The idea is, once... more

08 Jan 2026

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08 Jan 2026


#35

Labor market anxieties grow

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

07 Jan 2026

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07 Jan 2026


#34

Corporations expected to take on record debt in 2026

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

06 Jan 2026

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06 Jan 2026


#33

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


#32

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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02 Jan 2026


#31

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


#30

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


#29

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


#28

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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29 Dec 2025


#27

'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


#26

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


#25

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


#24

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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23 Dec 2025


#23

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


#22

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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19 Dec 2025


#21

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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18 Dec 2025