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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 17m

President Donald Trump’s policy whims make it difficult for economists to forecast what’s next. Plus: Las Vegas, American furniture manufacturing and adjustable-rate mortgages.

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Our economic future is a black box

President Donald Trump’s policy whims make it difficult for economists to forecast what’s next. Plus: Las Vegas, American furniture manufacturing and adjustable-rate mortgages.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1h

"How We Survive" is back with a new season about the future of food.

Host Amy Scott explores the uncanny valley of meat, visits farmers in our nation’s breadbasket, and takes you on the ground into factory farms.

New episodes coming October 15th.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4h

A new study from the Harvard Business Review found that 40% of workers surveyed had come across "workslop," low-effort AI assignments or communications. The study's authors say the time spent trying to decode the slop can cost companies a lot of money.

AI "workslop" is hurting coworker dynamics

A recent study published in Harvard Business Review suggests the amount of poor-quality, AI-generated documents, reports and other work, or “workslop,” is rising. Kate Niederhoffer, vice president of ...

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 6h

During the last trade war in Trump's first term, farmers received over $20 billion to offset tariff losses. Plans to do the same this time around have been delayed due to the shutdown, but experts worry the funding might not make up for weakening global trade relations.

Trump prepares to do "farm stuff" again to address tariff pain

How much did the 2018 program accomplish?

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 8h

Of all the homes sold in the first half of the year, nearly a third were bought with all-cash offers. In today's housing market, that could mean first-time buyers are having a tougher time.

In today's housing market, cash still rules

Almost a third of all homes sold in the first six months of this year went to buyers who made all-cash offers.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 9h

The Affordable Care Act lies at the center of the current government shutdown, with Democrats calling for the extension of insurance subsidies. With open enrollment beginning in November, the expiration of the subsidies could cause premiums to double.

Here's what the end of ACA subsidies could mean for your health insurance

“Premium payments will increase by 114% if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits,” warned KFF’s Cynthia Cox.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 21h

Job scams have taken off over the past few years, resulting in over $500 million of losses between 2020 and 2024. While it's getting trickier to figure out whether a recruiter's offer is real or not, there are some clues you should look for.

The growing problem of online job scams

Mark Anthony Dyson, writer of the Job Scam Report newsletter, shares tips on how to spot and avoid online job scams.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 22h

Customers filter through the yard of Sacramento's Bar None Auction to inspect used construction equipment, some hoping to start their own businesses. But the number of potential shoppers could indicate a slowing construction industry.

What an auction yard can tell us about the construction industry

As residential building slows, some construction workers sense growing uncertainty in their sector.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

Why would private sector firms offer up employment data for free? Plus: All-cash homebuyers, equipment auctions and a growing family.

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Filling the federal data void

Why would private sector firms offer up employment data for free? Plus: All-cash homebuyers, equipment auctions and a growing family.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

The federal government is still shut down. And a major sticking point between Republicans and Democrats is health care.

People in red states — like Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina — could be hit hardest by health insurance premium spikes if enhanced tax credits aren't extended.

Here's what the end of ACA subsidies could mean for your health insurance

“Premium payments will increase by 114% if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits,” warned KFF’s Cynthia Cox.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

The price of crude oil is down from last year by about $10 per barrel. But, for now, gas prices are staying pretty consistent, and they're not expected to drop by much.

Crude oil prices are down. Will consumers benefit?

Lower crude prices usually mean lower gas prices — but pressures on refineries, including drone attacks on Russian refineries, mean that consumers might not see as much benefit.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

What do animals have to do with money? 🤔 This week on "Million Bazillion," we're joining forces with our friends at the Cozy Critters podcast to learn about their surprising connection.

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Why is it called a bull market or a bear market?

We're joining forces with our friends at the Cozy Critters podcast to learn about the surprising connection between money and animals.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

Members of Congress are guaranteed compensation, even during a shutdown. But how exactly do they get their paychecks? In some aspects, it's the same way you do.

How do members of Congress get paid?

They have direct deposit like a lot of U.S. workers, but some don’t get paid on a biweekly basis.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

As consumer spending chugs along and shoppers are looking for less expensive ways to splurge, one new upgraded item is hitting the scene. Can you believe it IS butter?

The latest consumer luxury item: butter

Consumer spending has remained resilient as the top 10% of earners accounted for roughly 50% of consumer spending in the third quarter. But one of the “luxury” goods they are spending it on is simple ...

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

Growing up, Krish Khemlani discovered his passion for cooking by testing out new recipes with his family. Now a junior at Babson College, he's starting up his own restaurant, Desi Eats, where he can continue to expand his cuisine.

Between college classes, he's prepping to open a fast-casual Indian restaurant

Krish Khemlani is the owner of Desi Eats, a fast-casual Indian restaurant opening soon at Babson College.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

Americans are likely to spend over $250 billion in online shopping this holiday season — about 5% more than we spent last year. But with inflation creeping up again and concerns about tariffs still looming, many shoppers are likely to be looking for deals this year more than ever.

Holiday shopping season is almost here, and retailers are optimistic

Adobe forecasted that consumers will likely spend over a quarter of a billion dollars shopping online this holiday season, about 5% more than we spent last year.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

What you should know about the OpenAI-AMD deal.

Plus: Holiday spending, regional banking, and fancy butter.

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Are AI financing loops efficient or alarming?

What you should know about the OpenAI-AMD deal. Plus: Holiday spending, regional banking, and fancy butter.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Immigration bolstered population growth and housing demand in big cities like Houston. What happens when immigration declines?

How immigration declines could shape housing demand in U.S. cities

Immigration bolstered population growth and housing demand in big cities like Houston. What happens when immigration declines?

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

If you've received scam texts with enticing job offers lately, you're not alone. These types of scams are on the rise. Even Marketplace's Kristin Schwab got a message for a remote job paying up to $600 per hour. So, she decided to investigate.

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Why are job scams are on the rise?

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

The private sector has become an increasingly important source of climate cash as some governments reverse course on climate commitments, but the amount of money being invested into climate causes is both not enough and unevenly distributed.

What’s driving this gap, and what can be done about it?

Climate finance is on the rise, but is it keeping pace?

Justin Winters, co-founder of the environmental nonprofit One Earth, discusses how the current state of climate finance isn’t enough to fight the effects of changing temperatures.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

All eyes are on TikTok after President Trump issued an executive order to allow the app to stay on the American market. Emily Baker, author of “Every Screen on the Planet,” joined Kai to discuss how and why TikTok became the titan it is today.

“Every Screen on the Planet” dissects the fraught geopolitical conflict over TikTok

In her new book, “Every Screen on the Planet: The War Over TikTok,” Forbes journalist Emily Baker-White looks at the story of TikTok and the developments that led to a potential deal with the Trump Wh...

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

When barber Henry “Tribes” Amoloja first created The Weighted Cape, a weighted blanket and haircutting cape hybrid, he learned from customers about how the cape could help neurodivergent clients. Now, he’s certified in providing sensory-friendly haircuts.

This barber is embracing "sensory-friendly" cuts for neurodiverse clients

Henry “Tribes” Amoloja, always knew he wanted to become a barber. What he didn’t know was whose hair he’d be cutting.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

“I try to make beautiful paintings of these places that typically aren't thought of as picturesque.”

Jake Longstreth, a Los Angeles-based artist, finds inspiration for his paintings in the parking lots of Taco Bell, Home Depot, and other retail and restaurant chains.

This LA artist paints landscapes of Taco Bells and strip malls

Los Angeles-based artist Jake Longstreth finds inspiration in ubiquitous chain restaurants and retail stores.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4d

The creator of ChatGPT is betting that consumers will feel confident making purchases via chatbot. That's why OpenAI is rolling out a new Instant Checkout feature for some items on Etsy and with Shopify merchants like Skims, Glossier and Vuori coming soon.

Why OpenAI is rolling out "Instant Checkout"

Paid and free users of ChatGPT can hit the buy button for single Etsy or Shopify purchases without navigating out of the chat.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4d

When Ola Akinmowo first started the Free Black Women's Library, it was a traveling installation. But after raising $100,000 through crowdfunding, she was able to find a permanent space where she could continue building community.

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