Marketplace Minute
American Public Media
The economy is changing so fast. It’s hard to keep up. Get the latest on what’s happening in the economy right now with two-times-a day briefings from Marketplace. More than just the numbers, we bring you the highlights from the most important stories about money, business and the economy. Subscribe to the Marketplace Minute® wherever you get your podcasts or add it to your Alexa flash briefing.
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United States
Description:
The economy is changing so fast. It’s hard to keep up. Get the latest on what’s happening in the economy right now with two-times-a day briefings from Marketplace. More than just the numbers, we bring you the highlights from the most important stories about money, business and the economy. Subscribe to the Marketplace Minute® wherever you get your podcasts or add it to your Alexa flash briefing.
Language:
English
Episodes
Alaska Airlines to purchase Hawaiian Airlines
12/4/2023
The airline will spend $2 billion on the deal if approved; factory orders fell more than 3.5% between September and October; Spotify announced layoffs impacting 17% of its workforce.
Duration:00:01:19
Alaska Airlines wants to buy Hawaiian Airlines
12/4/2023
If approved, the merged airline would control more than 50% of Hawaii flights; drugmaker Roche to buy biotech startup working on obesity drugs; Spotify cuts 17% of workforce; Red Sea commercial ships attacked by Houthi rebels.
Duration:00:01:37
Manufacturing sector contracts in November
12/1/2023
Stocks rise; manufacturing production falls; new home construction spending rises; manufacturers investing in long-run projects.
Duration:00:01:19
That electric vehicle you’ve been eyeing could become more expensive soon
12/1/2023
The Biden administration has released long-awaited rules limiting tax credits for certain EVs; OPEC+ extends oil output cuts; Tesla delivers long-promised pickup truck; federal judge blocks Montana’s TikTok ban.
Duration:00:01:39
Spending and inflation slowed in October
11/30/2023
Stocks close mixed; services spending rises while durable goods spending falls; inflation mostly flat between September and October; unemployment claims rise.
Duration:00:01:20
Inflation is receding faster than the Federal Reserve’s predictions
11/30/2023
PCE price index receded to a 3% annual rate in October; continuing claims for unemployment benefits hit a 2-year high; New York Fed Chief Williams says interest rate hikes are likely done; Ford says strike cost $1.7 billion.
Duration:00:01:05
Economic growth revised higher
11/29/2023
Stocks close mixed; GDP revised to a 5.2% annual rate; corporate profits grow; consumers growing more price sensitive.
Duration:00:01:05
U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought over the summer
11/29/2023
GDP growth revised to 5.2%; Fed officials signal potential rate cuts; GM says strike cost $1 billion and new labor deal $9 billion.
Duration:00:01:19
Consumer confidence rises in November
11/28/2023
Stocks close higher; consumers lower inflation expectations; home prices rise; U.S. dollar’s relative value falls.
Duration:00:01:05
Could interest rates decline soon?
11/28/2023
Deutsche Bank is predicting interest rate cuts due to a mild recession in 2024; consumer confidence improves despite recession expectations; home prices rose 4.1% in September, national index shows; memoirs by Prince Harry, Britney Spears among top sellers on Apple Books.
Duration:00:01:05
New home sales dip in October
11/27/2023
Stocks fall; new home sales grabbing larger share of overall market; global trade volume could pick up; Black Friday spending rises.
Duration:00:01:20
Black Friday shoppers are spending cautiously
11/27/2023
Black Friday sales rose less than inflation, while Cyber Monday is expected to turbocharge sales period; Biden directs investment in more domestic drug production; new home sales declined 5.6% in October.
Duration:00:01:20
Durable goods orders unchanged
11/22/2023
Stocks rise; durable goods orders unchanged; mortgage rates fall; unemployment claims tick down.
Duration:00:01:20
What’s next for OpenAI?
11/22/2023
Altman to return as CEO as board is reshuffled; online holiday shopping off to strong start, Adobe Analytics says; initial jobless claims fall to 209,000; CEO Zhao pleads guilty as U.S. fines Binance $4.3 billion for violating sanctions, anti-money laundering laws.
Duration:00:01:05
Existing home sales fall in October
11/21/2023
Stocks fall; housing demand outweighs inventory; Fed will watch data over the coming months; economic risks persist.
Duration:00:01:19
Travel during the Thanksgiving holiday could set a new record
11/21/2023
Millions are expected at airports and tens of millions on the roads; X sues Media Matters over ad report; Moderna mRNA patent invalid, European agency rules; Las Vegas hospitality workers approve deal with one of big three casino operators.
Duration:00:01:19
Leading economic indicators index falls
11/20/2023
Stocks rise; The Conference Board expects brief recession early next year; loan application rates fall; mortgage rejection rates lower than last year.
Duration:00:01:20
A shakeup at the home of ChatGPT
11/20/2023
The interim CEO is promising an investigation over previous CEO’s firing; GM Cruise CEO resigns after safety pause; parcel carriers have enough capacity for holiday shipping, analytics firm says; SpaceX spacecraft fails in second test.
Duration:00:01:19
Housing starts rise in October
11/17/2023
Stocks rise; apartment buildings push up housing starts; Apple will change the way iPhone users message with Android phone users; employers’ medical costs may rise next year.
Duration:00:01:05
Company health plan costs to rise on weight loss treatments
11/17/2023
New diabetes drugs that aid in weight loss are ballooning employers’ health costs, report finds; new home construction rose 2% in October; UAW members are in favor of contract deals with Detroit’s Big Three; IBM suspends ads on X after report of antisemitic, pro-Nazi content.
Duration:00:01:20