Marketplace Morning Report podcast

Marketplace Morning Report

In less than 10 minutes, we'll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace's David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you'll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.

In less than 10 minutes, we'll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace's David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you'll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.

 

#50

China's economy hits a rough patch

There’s more evidence that China’s economy is stalling. Beijing released a batch of govern... more

9 hrs Ago

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07:04

9 hrs Ago


#49

A defense bill about more than just defense

This week, the Senate is set to take up the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Ac... more

11 hrs Ago

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06:54

11 hrs Ago


#48

Air pollution in Delhi is hitting consumers, businesses

From the BBC World Service: "It's like I'm standing inside a cloud of dust and smoke," say... more

12 hrs Ago

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06:48

12 hrs Ago


#47

Getting into the deregulation business

The Trump administration is reconfiguring a government watchdog that grew out of the Great... more

12 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:43

12 Dec 2025


#46

What the vibe of your office holiday party says your workplace

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and with that, the obligatory office holiday pa... more

12 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:41

12 Dec 2025


#45

Reddit fights Australia's social media ban

From the BBC World Service: Reddit has filed a lawsuit calling for Australia's social medi... more

12 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:35

12 Dec 2025


#44

When the job market is a "complicated, unusual, difficult situation"

The Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates again at its meeting this week, partly b... more

11 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:02

11 Dec 2025


#43

ICE raids harken back to COVID-era hardship

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the economic circumstances of many, creating demand for dire... more

11 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:01

11 Dec 2025


#42

Mexico raises tariffs on imports from Asia

From the BBC World Service: Mexico’s parliament has voted in favor of a bill imposing tari... more

11 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:56

11 Dec 2025


#41

On Instacart: same store, same item, different price

Dynamic pricing is here. Several consumer groups designed a shopping experiment with hundr... more

10 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:41

10 Dec 2025


#40

Beware of shady refinance offers

Today, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates by a quarter point. While t... more

10 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:39

10 Dec 2025


#39

Amazon announces mega investment in India

From the BBC World Service: Amazon has announced plans to double its investment in India b... more

10 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:36

10 Dec 2025


#38

Everyone wants a piece of Warner Bros.

Today, we're walking you through the Hollywood drama currently unfolding over Warner Bros.... more

09 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:34

09 Dec 2025


#37

Walmart is moving (to the Nasdaq)

Walmart is moving from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq market. It's the biggest ... more

09 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:44

09 Dec 2025


#36

Kids in Australia are about to lose social media access

From the BBC World Service: A new law comes into force in Australia today, banning childre... more

09 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:39

09 Dec 2025


#35

In case you forgot, this is a K-shaped economy

First up on the show: Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says the economy is doing well. ... more

08 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:03

08 Dec 2025


#34

Trump's ability to fire has its day in court

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments this morning in Trump v. Slaughter, a cas... more

08 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:06

08 Dec 2025


#33

U.S. tariffs fail to dent China's trade surplus

From the BBC World Service: The latest economic data from China shows that while exports t... more

08 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:52

08 Dec 2025


#32

Spotify Wrapped, user data, and FOMO

How wired into your brain are tech companies? Spotify offers us a clue. The streaming comp... more

05 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:08

05 Dec 2025


#31

Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery

Following a fierce bidding war, Netflix announced this morning that it’s buying Warner Bro... more

05 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:08

05 Dec 2025


#30

India's biggest airline faces another day of delays and cancellations

From the BBC World Service: Major airports in India have descended into chaos after the ai... more

05 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:40

05 Dec 2025


#29

California wine grapes rot on the vine

These days, Americans are drinking less alcohol. While that may be a positive from a healt... more

04 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:55

04 Dec 2025


#28

Not REAL ID-compliant? Get ready to pay up.

The Transportation Security Administration announced earlier this week that passengers wit... more

04 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:56

04 Dec 2025


#27

Meta faces an investigation over AI in WhatsApp

From the BBC World Service: European antitrust regulators have just launched an investigat... more

04 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:32

04 Dec 2025


#26

Making university research make money

The Trump administration has been clear about its desire for deep federal funding cuts to ... more

03 Dec 2025

08 MINS

08:18

03 Dec 2025


#25

A fuel efficiency rollback

President Donald Trump plans to announce weaker fuel efficiency standards for cars and tru... more

03 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:15

03 Dec 2025


#24

Europeans pledge to cut out Russian gas

From the BBC World Service: European politicians have reached a provisional agreement to p... more

03 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:27

03 Dec 2025


#23

A sign investors think the economy will remain strong

Corporate bond spreads, extra compensation that corporate bonds pay out compared to govern... more

02 Dec 2025

06 MINS

06:58

02 Dec 2025


#22

Costco wants its tariff money back

If Trump's tariffs are illegal, Costco wants a refund. The lawsuits that brought President... more

02 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:06

02 Dec 2025


#21

The U.K. agrees to pay more for American meds

From the BBC World Service: The U.K. government has hailed a deal with the United States t... more

02 Dec 2025

08 MINS

08:17

02 Dec 2025