Jarrett Dang

The has become an increasingly popular way to characterize inequality in the economy today. The term gained prominence during the pandemic, essentially saying that the economic recovery from COVID was unequal and split along economic lines. According to its proponents, that’s led to a rise in inequality, with many still struggling to regain their economic footing while people at the top are doing better than ever.

Marketplace's Economic Pulse series brings you views on the economy from a range of perspectives. Today, we hear how one small business is navigating tariffs. Fair Wind Fasteners is based in Newport, Rhode Island. They sell specialized screws, nuts, and bolts that hold boats together, among many other uses. Rob Lehmann is the company's founder and owner. Lehmann joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host Sabri Ben-Achour to discuss the state of business.

Through Marketplace’s Economic Pulse series, we hear views on the economy from a range of perspectives — from high school counselors to construction business owners, grocery store clerks, and more. Today, we’re focusing on a survey of how big-time CEOs are feeling about this moment of tariffs and the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. The audit, tax, and advisory firm KPMG is out with their latest CEO Outlook survey.