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Get up to speed on the news each morning with our daily radio show and podcast, “Marketplace Morning Report,” hosted by Kimberly Adams. We give you the economy without the anxiety, in the amount of time it takes to brew a cup of coffee. Start your day with us, on air or by downloading our podcast, for context and perspective on the economic news that matters to you.
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The toll of stubborn inflation
This morning, we learned that the producer price index rose by 0.3% in October, up 6.5% year over year. At this point, the Fed's 2% inflation target feels far away, and wage gains haven't kept up with price …
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This morning, we learned that the producer price index rose by 0.3% in October, up 6.5% year over year. At this point, the Fed's 2% inflation target feels far away, and wage gains haven't kept up with price increases for some seven months now. And while wealthier households continue to spend, working-class families are increasingly pinched by inflation. We discuss all that, then explain a Supreme Court case centered on the power of government agencies.
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Why didn't Nvidia have a succession plan?
Until this week, Nvidia only ever had one CEO: Jensen Huang. Now, Colette Kress — previously the company’s CFO — will take on the role while the company searches for a permanent replacement. It’s the job of a …
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Until this week, Nvidia only ever had one CEO: Jensen Huang. Now, Colette Kress — previously the company’s CFO — will take on the role while the company searches for a permanent replacement. It’s the job of a corporate board to cultivate a successor, but that didn’t happen at Nvidia. This morning, we unpack what went wrong. Then, what happens to a small business when it faces eye-popping increases in healthcare premiums?
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Nvidia's Huang is out
Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO of one of the biggest tech companies in the world, Nvidia. It's been a week rocked by scandal for Huang after news of two extramarital affairs surfaced, the most recent of which …
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Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO of one of the biggest tech companies in the world, Nvidia. It's been a week rocked by scandal for Huang after news of two extramarital affairs surfaced, the most recent of which was with a subordinate at the company. While his stepping down may not be surprising, what comes next for the company? Also in this episode: a pulse check on the housing market and a look at agriculture news coming out of Oklahoma.
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Another damaging revelation about Nvidia's CEO
The board of Nvidia is reportedly meeting to decide whether to oust CEO Jensen Huang after news of a second extramarital affair. Nvidia stock is down in pre-market trading. This all raises questions about the …
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The board of Nvidia is reportedly meeting to decide whether to oust CEO Jensen Huang after news of a second extramarital affair. Nvidia stock is down in pre-market trading. This all raises questions about the consolidation of power in one of the biggest companies in the world, responsible for 90% of the chips used in AI. Do we need more guardrails to prevent something like this from spilling into the rest of the economy? And later: how SNAP cuts are playing out in Oklahoma.
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A check-in on the wine biz
“It's a great time for the wine consumer,” said Damien Wilson, faculty director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. “There are bargains galore.” Today, we hear how changing consumption …
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“It's a great time for the wine consumer,” said Damien Wilson, faculty director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. “There are bargains galore.” Today, we hear how changing consumption habits and an oversupply of wine are challenging wine producers but benefiting wine lovers. Also in this episode: Federal Reserve officials are getting even more concerned about inflation. Why are they so worried now?
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What the new Congress can do about affordability
For many voters who cast their ballots in last week’s midterms, the cost of living was top of mind. But what will the new Congress actually be able to achieve — and when can people expect things like inflation …
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For many voters who cast their ballots in last week’s midterms, the cost of living was top of mind. But what will the new Congress actually be able to achieve — and when can people expect things like inflation to ease? But first, a look at how AI firms are faring ahead of Anthropic's massive IPO and why more people are turning to home equity lines of credit.
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A data center moves next door. Do you stay or go?
Many communities across the country voted last week to ban or limit data center development. Elsewhere, people have to rely on local elected officials to make data center decisions for them, and in many places …
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Many communities across the country voted last week to ban or limit data center development. Elsewhere, people have to rely on local elected officials to make data center decisions for them, and in many places — like Bessemer, Alabama — they’re not happy with those decisions. There, a mayor’s been ousted, a swath of local forest has been cleared, and dozens of people are debating whether to move. Also on the show: hotter-than-expected inflation and a look at debts in collections.
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Why it matters who owns U.S. debt
Back in the early 2000s, foreign investors owned the majority of the debt issued by the U.S. government. Since then, the market for U.S. debt has shifted toward domestic investors. Now, foreign investors own …
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Back in the early 2000s, foreign investors owned the majority of the debt issued by the U.S. government. Since then, the market for U.S. debt has shifted toward domestic investors. Now, foreign investors own just a quarter of all U.S. debt. That shift can have consequences for interest rates during periods of turmoil. We dig in. Also, communities across the country have been banding together to fight data center projects, but many local governments approve them anyway.
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Where is inflation headed?
The cost of living was a major issue for voters in the midterms, and this week, the Labor Department is set to release the October consumer price index. Economists are predicting a cooler CPI report after two …
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The cost of living was a major issue for voters in the midterms, and this week, the Labor Department is set to release the October consumer price index. Economists are predicting a cooler CPI report after two months of hot inflation. This morning, we have a preview. Plus, we learn about warnings of cyberattacks on commercial refrigeration systems and hear from a sailing enthusiast who opted to retire early.
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Congress returns to a changed Washington landscape
Members of Congress are set to be back on Capitol Hill today for their final session before Democrats take over in January. The House and Senate have a lot on their plates. Big ticket items include the National …
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Members of Congress are set to be back on Capitol Hill today for their final session before Democrats take over in January. The House and Senate have a lot on their plates. Big ticket items include the National Defense Authorization Act, funding for the war in the Middle East, and preventing a government shutdown. Also in this podcast: how this year's super El Niño could affect the economy.
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Refineries are rethinking what they produce
A new analysis from the federal Energy Information Administration shows that this year, oil refineries in the U.S. have been shifting some of their production capacity away from gasoline. They’re producing more …
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A new analysis from the federal Energy Information Administration shows that this year, oil refineries in the U.S. have been shifting some of their production capacity away from gasoline. They’re producing more “middle distillates,” which includes jet fuel and diesel. The global supply of those products has been tight. Later in the episode, we’ll continue to look at the success of populist political candidates in the U.S. and abroad.
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The AI sell-off overseas
Shares fell in early Friday trading in France, Germany, and Britain. In Asia, Japanese technology shares were among the biggest losers, along with South Korean chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix …
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Shares fell in early Friday trading in France, Germany, and Britain. In Asia, Japanese technology shares were among the biggest losers, along with South Korean chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Traders are wondering if the AI boom is beginning to fade. This morning, we’ll also have a quick preview of the upcoming federal jobs data before looking at the trend of global populism.
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The road to tariff repeal
The new Democratic majorities set to take control of the U.S. House and Senate in January are likely to target President Donald Trump’s tariffs for repeal. Though the tariffs are unpopular, Democrats would …
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The new Democratic majorities set to take control of the U.S. House and Senate in January are likely to target President Donald Trump’s tariffs for repeal. Though the tariffs are unpopular, Democrats would likely need a veto-proof coalition. After that in this episode, we visit downtown Madrid amid mass protests and a housing crisis in Spain.
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What will Democrats scrutinize?
When Democrats take over the U.S. House and Senate this January, bank oversight will change. The new heads of key congressional committees will have questions for Trump administration regulators and bank CEOs …
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When Democrats take over the U.S. House and Senate this January, bank oversight will change. The new heads of key congressional committees will have questions for Trump administration regulators and bank CEOs on deregulation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Later in the show, we visit remote communities in Alaska, where soaring energy costs are becoming increasingly relevant as the state moves into winter.
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Markets react to the midterms
Election day has come and gone, and big changes are coming to Capitol Hill next year when the new Democrat-majority Congress takes office. In the meantime, the economy keeps humming along. Investors, though …
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Election day has come and gone, and big changes are coming to Capitol Hill next year when the new Democrat-majority Congress takes office. In the meantime, the economy keeps humming along. Investors, though, see potential for gridlock when it comes to governing — and aren't upset about it. And later in the show, Major League Baseball owners appear ready to lock out players when their union’s collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. At issue is baseball's competitive advantage.
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Data centers were on the ballot. They lost.
Voter frustration with the economy helped the Democrats win control of Congress. But data centers were also on the ballot yesterday, and they got a big thumbs down from voters. Voters were deciding on more than …
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Voter frustration with the economy helped the Democrats win control of Congress. But data centers were also on the ballot yesterday, and they got a big thumbs down from voters. Voters were deciding on more than 40 data center measures. According to the tracking website Data Centers on the Ballot, voters passed 33 provisions to restrict data centers. Only one proposal to allow more data centers passed. Plus, the day after midterms, how should you navigate political conversations at work?
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Why so many men are opting out of the workforce
It’s a big week for labor market data, including data on wages, unemployment, and job turnover. But before the employment floodgates open, it’s worth looking at a group of workers who have stepped back from the …
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It’s a big week for labor market data, including data on wages, unemployment, and job turnover. But before the employment floodgates open, it’s worth looking at a group of workers who have stepped back from the labor force: Men ages 25 to 54 — who were almost all working half a century ago — are participating significantly less today. What gives? Also: a look at how the U.S. trade balance is holding up.
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What are tokenized stocks?
Back in September, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cleared the way for the trading of tokenized stocks. The so-called “Innovation Exemption” temporarily lifts some regulations to allow for the …
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Back in September, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cleared the way for the trading of tokenized stocks. The so-called “Innovation Exemption” temporarily lifts some regulations to allow for the issuance of digital tokens, which represent shares in a corporation or organization. In other words, it’s another way for investors to trade. This morning, we explain it all. But first, Marriott’s earnings beat expectations, even as some customers tighten their belts.
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How gun policy is changing under Trump
In October, the Trump administration announced it would no longer enforce parts of the National Firearms Act, a nearly century-old law that regulates the sale of certain firearms and accessories. It's one of …
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In October, the Trump administration announced it would no longer enforce parts of the National Firearms Act, a nearly century-old law that regulates the sale of certain firearms and accessories. It's one of many changes to gun regulations that may be coming down the pipeline. In this podcast, we unpack. But first, we have a primer for this week’s deluge of jobs data.
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Will business leaders defend the election outcome?
With Election Day almost upon us, some business leaders are urging candidates and public officials to respect the voting process and abide by election results. They argue that free and fair elections are …
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With Election Day almost upon us, some business leaders are urging candidates and public officials to respect the voting process and abide by election results. They argue that free and fair elections are essential to a functional economy. This morning, we'll learn what actions the business community is taking. Then, New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan joins the program to discuss financial scams and what more federal agencies and private firms can do to prevent them.
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Haunting the Big Easy
Halloween is almost here, meaning plenty of people are on the hunt for a scare. And there is, in fact, an entire sector of the economy that revolves around providing spooks, frights, and horrors. For the latest …
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Halloween is almost here, meaning plenty of people are on the hunt for a scare. And there is, in fact, an entire sector of the economy that revolves around providing spooks, frights, and horrors. For the latest installment of our "What's That Like?" series, we hear from Kalila Smith, owner of Haunted History Tours in New Orleans, Louisiana. Listen ... if you dare. But first, we examine what it costs to employ someone these days.
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The link between immigration raids and the housing shortage
Homebuilders constructed 19,000 fewer homes in 2024 because of the lack of skilled labor, according to a construction industry estimate from last year. A big factor in the labor shortage is the federal …
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Homebuilders constructed 19,000 fewer homes in 2024 because of the lack of skilled labor, according to a construction industry estimate from last year. A big factor in the labor shortage is the federal government's immigration crackdown, which has led to the arrest of many construction workers, often at job sites. This morning, we hear from some families and businesses impacted. Also: weighing jobs and tax revenue versus pollution concerns near proposed data centers.
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Remembering labor activist Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta, an icon of labor rights, women's rights, and civil rights, died yesterday at 96. Huerta co-founded what became the United Farm Workers of America, and, for decades, she led strikes and protests …
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Dolores Huerta, an icon of labor rights, women's rights, and civil rights, died yesterday at 96. Huerta co-founded what became the United Farm Workers of America, and, for decades, she led strikes and protests pushing for better conditions for agricultural workers. Today, we have a remembrance. Also in this episode: why the Fed held off on raising interest rates and what a proposed hyperscale data center could mean for residents of a rural Alabama town.
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Taking on debt for holiday expenses
Households often take on additional debt as they up their spending over the holidays. Buy now, pay later is poised to be an increasingly popular method for making those holiday purchases, new research finds. We …
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Households often take on additional debt as they up their spending over the holidays. Buy now, pay later is poised to be an increasingly popular method for making those holiday purchases, new research finds. We hear about the benefits and the risks. And later in the show, we look at key takeaways from Anthropic's IPO filing and talk about what to make of the vast amounts of money flowing through big tech right now.
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A statewide Texas race that affects prices at the pump nationwide
One of the statewide offices Texas voters will decide on next week is railroad commissioner. It's a role that has nothing to do with trains and everything to do with the state’s oil and gas industry. The …
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One of the statewide offices Texas voters will decide on next week is railroad commissioner. It's a role that has nothing to do with trains and everything to do with the state’s oil and gas industry. The position has real power over an industry that produces more crude oil than most countries. This morning, we dig in. Plus, we'll talk about a consumer sentiment improvement and why financial markets are betting that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady.
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Who gets the blame for ACA fraud claims?
In late September, the Trump administration removed 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act insurance plans, claiming the enrollees were likely in the program fraudulently. The administration blamed "health …
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In late September, the Trump administration removed 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act insurance plans, claiming the enrollees were likely in the program fraudulently. The administration blamed "health brokers." Some brokers have illegally signed people up for ACA plans without them knowing, so the brokers could collect commissions. Now, the administration has stopped issuing any licenses for new brokers, leaving the industry scrambling. But first, a look at how much stuff companies have been stocking up on lately.
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A merger of two food delivery giants
DoorDash is in advanced talks to buy the grocery delivery company Instacart, according to multiple media reports. The deal would value Instacart at about $17 billion. The two companies are facing growing …
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DoorDash is in advanced talks to buy the grocery delivery company Instacart, according to multiple media reports. The deal would value Instacart at about $17 billion. The two companies are facing growing competition from retailers. This morning, we parse details of the potential deal. Also on the program: upcoming changes to flight disruption reimbursement and the aspects of the economy most likely to affect the Fed’s rate decision this week.
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The Trump administration, H-1B visas, and U.S. innovation
The Trump administration has escalated its crackdown on legal immigration pathways that involve foreign workers and students. The most recent example is the suspension of eight major tech companies — including …
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The Trump administration has escalated its crackdown on legal immigration pathways that involve foreign workers and students. The most recent example is the suspension of eight major tech companies — including Microsoft and Adobe — from using the H-1B visa program to help workers obtain U.S. permanent residency. Trump officials have argued the program takes jobs from American-born workers. This morning, we’ll fact-check that claim. But first, we’ll hear why clean energy investments are on the rise.
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What to expect from this week's Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting on interest rates tomorrow. Just last month, the Fed hiked rates by a quarter percentage point. Since then, oil prices have surged, and consumer inflation has …
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The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting on interest rates tomorrow. Just last month, the Fed hiked rates by a quarter percentage point. Since then, oil prices have surged, and consumer inflation has intensified. This morning, we dig into analyst expectations for where interest rates go next. Also in this podcast: investor doubt creeps in when it comes to AI spending, and carmakers grapple with competition from China.
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The latest on trade negotiations with Canada
Trump administration officials say they’re making progress in trade negotiations with Canada. Talks have been stalled since August, when President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on a range of imports from …
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Trump administration officials say they’re making progress in trade negotiations with Canada. Talks have been stalled since August, when President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on a range of imports from Canada. Now, with border states hurting and midterm elections around the corner, negotiations appear to be picking up. We hear where things stand. Then, RadioShack — still alive and kicking — is leaning into retro tech ahead of the holiday shopping season.
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