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Inflation, energy, and bond market interventions
Sep 11, 2026 Inflation, energy, and bond market interventions Today, we'll break down fresh inflation data, rising bond yields, global interest rates, energy price fluctuations, and more of this week's market news. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Sometimes, a trade war is good for business
Haven Greens is a 5-acre indoor farm located in King City, Ontario, Canada about an hour-and-a-half north of Toronto. They grow cut baby leaf greens — things like lettuce. “Marketplace Morning Report” host Kimberly Adams visited the farm a little more than a year ago on a trip to Canada, shortly after their very first harvest. At the time, business was picking up because people in Canada preferred to buy Canadian products when possible.
Sometimes, a trade war is good for business
Sep 11, 2026 Sometimes, a trade war is good for business Today, we hear how a trade war is actually benefiting a leafy greens producer in Canada. Haven Greens lettuce for sale at Summerhill Market in Aurora, Ontario. Kimberly Adams
How much is the AI data center buildout driving economic growth?
Sep 10, 2026 How much is the AI data center buildout driving economic growth? Construction of AI data centers has been one of the biggest drivers of economic activity in the U.S. Gerville/Getty Images
Cost of living is top of mind for midterm voters
Sep 10, 2026 Cost of living is top of mind for midterm voters Less than eight weeks until midterm elections, the economy remains the center of voters' attention. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images
Where housing and childcare eat up the most income
Sep 9, 2026 Paying for housing and childcare can eat up more than half of the median U.S. family’s income, a new report finds. Segments From This Episode by Kimberly Adams and Emma Condon Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Dallas 2026 Host Committee said it raised $45 million in less than four weeks, though it hasn’t identified the donors.
Who's paying for the GOP midterm convention in Dallas?
The GOP is hosting a midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday and Thursday. But there’s been some confusion over who’s funding the event and just how that money is being spent. Joedy McCreary is a senior reporter at OpenSecrets, which tracks money in politics. He’s been trying to answer those exact questions. “We ran into maybe some roadblocks just because we couldn't track down any specific dollar figures,” he said.
Why the designer resale market is booming right now
Sep 9, 2026 Some consumers are increasingly viewing secondhand luxury items as smart investments for potential resale in the future. "You don't really know what's going to hit in the future, but at any moment, you can have a cultural moment that makes demand for a certain bag or a certain item just skyrocket," said writer Karina Cohen. New York Fashion Week kicks off Thursday with 70 official runway shows and designer presentations.
Inside the booming secondhand luxury market
Sep 9, 2026 Inside the booming secondhand luxury market On this morning's program: Why some of today's shoppers view secondhand designer goods as smart investments. Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images
How providing financial support to your parents impacts wealth-building
In this economy, it’s pretty common for parents (when they can) to give their children — even adult children — financial help. A recent study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, however, looked at money flowing the other way — from children to parents. It found that about 13% of children give financial support to parents not living with them, although the numbers are higher for Black and especially Hispanic children compared to white children.
Canada strikes back in the trade war
Sep 8, 2026 Canada strikes back in the trade war This morning, we explain Canada's retaliatory tariffs, put them into context, and discuss their broader market impacts. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images
What to expect from inflation expectations
Sep 8, 2026 What to expect from inflation expectations Are inflation expectations slowing down? The answer could help inform the future movement of interest rates. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
Global investors continue dumping bonds
Is the current bond market seeing a sell-off or more of a normalization?
As its trade relationship with the U.S. atrophies, Canada looks to Europe
Sep 7, 2026 One idea that’s been picking up steam on both sides of the Atlantic: Canada joining the European Union. Above, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to the media at the end of an EU-Canada Summit in Brussels on June 23. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament later this month. Given the ongoing trade war with the U.S., Canada is looking to reduce its dependence on its not-so-neighborly neighbor to the south.
Should Canada join the EU?
Sep 7, 2026 Should Canada join the EU? The U.S. trade war with Canada seems to be pushing our neighbor to the North closer to Europe. Thierry Monasse/Getty Images
What wasn't counted in August's jobs report?
Sep 4, 2026 What wasn't counted in August's jobs report? Some unemployed people lost their authorization to work in the U.S. due to the expiration of their Temporary Protected Status. AnnaStills/Getty Images
The minimum wage problem
Sep 4, 2026 The minimum wage problem A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland found a growing frequency of minimum wage violations. Yevgeniy Sambulov/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Looking ahead to August's jobs numbers
Sep 3, 2026 Looking ahead to August's jobs numbers This morning, we’re looking at what tomorrow’s jobs numbers can — and can’t — tell us about the labor market. SDI Productions/Getty Images
The 'right-to-work' pay gap
Sep 3, 2026 The 'right-to-work' pay gap People living in “right-to-work” states make nearly 7% less, on average, according to the Economic Policy Institute. kali9/Getty Images
Tea, tariffs, and tough decisions
Rachel Rozner, owner and founder of Elden Street Tea Shop, joins the show to discuss how tariffs and inflation have impacted her business.
How this Virginia tea shop is navigating tariffs, fuel costs, and more
Sep 2, 2026 While Elden Street Tea Shop waits for tariff refunds, the business also has to worry about higher commodity and shipping costs. "The price of herbs and spices, cardamom especially, has gone up about 30%," said Rachel Rozner, owner and founder of Elden Street Tea Shop. We're continuing to check in with businesses across the country about how they're navigating tariff refunds and the shifting tariff landscape. The U.S. government has so far issued at least $100 billion in refunds.
Climbing costs across the supply chain
What will the higher costs that manufacturers and retailers face to store and transport goods mean for consumer prices?
The economic power of BTS
Some BTS fans spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on merch alone — not to mention what they spend when traveling to each concert.
Understanding the economic impact of BTS — and its ARMY of fans
Sep 1, 2026 Some BTS fans spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on merch alone — not to mention what they spend when traveling to each concert. This year's BTS tour is "expected to generate $5.3 billion of economic benefit to the global economy," said Susan Schmidt at Exchange Capital Resources. South Korean K-pop band BTS perform during their "Arirang" tour at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug. 1.
What Shein's IPO means for customers
Sep 1, 2026 Shein first tried going public in 2020, but consumers have raised concerns around the fast-fashion giant’s environmental and labor practices. "The separation of consumption from production allows players like Shein and many others to be less than transparent on what's going on in their supply chain," said Dartmouth's Ken Pucker. After years in the making and a couple of failed attempts, ultra-fast fashion company Shein made its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
Shein makes its stock market debut
Sep 1, 2026 Shein makes its stock market debut Ultra-fast fashion company Shein started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today. We jump in. Imen Ben Youssef/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images
Food assistance, 62 years on
Aug 31, 2026 Food assistance, 62 years on Sixty-two years after food stamps were made permanent, what does the future of SNAP look like? Spencer Platt/Getty Images
What BookTok is doing for bookstores
Aug 31, 2026 What BookTok is doing for bookstores On this morning’s show: social media and bookstores, Canadian tariffs, and a preview of the G20 summit. Mark Makela/Getty Images
The summer of the "very stretched consumer"
Aug 28, 2026 The summer of the "very stretched consumer" We got lots of retail earnings reports this week, and they hinted at the continued K-shape of our economy. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Could tech startups rescue rural healthcare?
Aug 28, 2026 Could tech startups rescue rural healthcare? The federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program epitomizes the administration’s strategy of moving fast and experimenting with untested technology. Megan Jelinger/AFP via Getty Images
Why inflation in this country is so sticky
Aug 27, 2026 Why inflation in this country is so sticky What does stubbornly persistent inflation mean for the central bank as its leaders meet this week in Jackson Hole, Wyoming? Joe Raedle/Getty Images
If AI really changes the economy, who pays for the disruption?
If AI shrinks the workforce and tax base, a sovereign wealth fund could help make up the difference. But critics warn of unintended risks.
How much oil is really getting through the Strait of Hormuz?
Aug 26, 2026 How much oil is really getting through the Strait of Hormuz? The U.S. says our forces in the Middle East have been keeping oil traffic flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, but independent trackers can't account for all of it. Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
A pullback in the sneaker market
Aug 26, 2026 A pullback in the sneaker market This morning: what lowered sales expectations for Foot Locker says about the sneaker economy. Scott Olson/Getty Images
LIV Golf could now be in the rough
The golfing upstart was able to pull big stars away from the PGA Tour, but ultimately struggled to attract TV deals, sponsors and fans.
A reignited trade war
Segments From This Episode Caleigh Wells/Marketplace For one weekend a year, the shores of Lake Erie in Conneaut, Ohio turn into the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in 1944. It’s the largest WWII reenactment in the U.S., and costs hardly anything to put on.
Tariffs with Canada, again
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada fell apart over the weekend, and the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
The next health insurance cost crunch
Aug 24, 2026 The next health insurance cost crunch Employer-sponsored health insurance plans are set to become even more expensive next year. SDI Productions/Getty Images
The Girl Scout Cookie queens of America
Aug 21, 2026 The Girl Scout Cookie queens of America This morning, we meet one of the Girl Scouts featured in a new documentary called “Cookie Queens” to hear what she’s learned in her cookie-selling journey. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Inflation comes for back-to-school
Aug 21, 2026 Inflation comes for back-to-school This morning, we look at how many families are spending less on back-to-school supplies this year. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Billionaires and British football
Aug 20, 2026 Jeff Bezos is part of a group of investors that just purchased about a third of Liverpool F.C. in England. Segments From This Episode Brandon Bell/Getty Images Homes are “equity-rich” when owners owe less than 50% of what their homes are worth and “underwater” when they owe more than the entire value of the house. by Kimberly Adams and Alex Schroeder Chesnot/Contributor/Getty Images The billionaire founder of Amazon is now part of a group that owns a minority stake in Liverpool.
Was Premier League club a smart investment for Jeff Bezos?
Are you missing soccer? It's been a month now since the World Cup ended, but English football is back this week. The Premier League season kicks off Friday with defending champions Arsenal taking on Coventry City. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, is wading into the sport. He’s the latest American investor to buy a stake in a team — he’s now part of a group that purchased more than a third of Liverpool Football Club.
Why pharmaceutical companies are interested in psychedelics
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at fast-tracking the review of psychedelics for mental health disorders. Just last month, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly acquired drugmaker AtaiBeckley, a company focused on developing psychedelic substances for mental health conditions, for $2.8 billion.
Why you should care about the bond market right now
Aug 20, 2026 Why you should care about the bond market right now It all has to do with investors’ confidence in the United States’ long-term financial stability. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
The government steps in to calm the bond market
The Mexican government has launched its own line of electric vehicles, with technology from China under the hood.
What to watch for in the next Fed minutes
Aug 19, 2026 The debate over what to do about interest rates continues. And things have changed since the Fed’s last meeting in July. At its July meeting, the Fed kept interest rates steady. Minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates come out Wednesday afternoon. The Fed kept interest rates steady in July, but there was some disagreement among those who voted. A handful of Fed officials wanted to raise the cost of borrowing.
Decisions and disagreements at the central bank
Aug 19, 2026 Decisions and disagreements at the central bank Later this afternoon, we'll get minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting. What should we expect? Alex Wong/Getty Images
"You can't learn on an empty stomach"
The number of people looking to buy a home hit a record low in July. For wealthier buyers, there are deals to be had in many parts of the country.
Why it feels like you can't keep up
Why it feels like you can't keep up The average worker in the U.S. who stayed in their job between 2021 and 2024 saw their wages decline by 9% after inflation, a new paper finds.
The mood among small businesses
Aug 11, 2026 The mood among small businesses Small businesses are more upbeat and are looking to hire. Today, we’ll unpack. Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images
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