Matt Levin

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Matt Levin

Since President Donald Trump began announcing tariffs, we’ve been talking about safe havens — places investors put their money when the world turns chaotic. Usually, that’s U.S. debt, backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. But in the immediate wake of that tariff stock market sell-off, investors sold U.S. Treasurys too. There’s gold, an ancient safe haven, which hit another record high Wednesday — more than $3,350 an ounce.

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Kai Ryssdal |Nicholas Guiang |Matt Levin

Apr 14, 2025Consumers are afraid that unemployment is going to rise over the next year, according to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Meanwhile, the commercial real estate sector braces for another downturn. Segments From This Episodeby Sabri Ben-AchourForeigners account for massive portions of bond and stock ownership. Some experts say they fear the economic impact of White House policies.

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Matt Levin

You know when you return from traveling abroad and just want to get back to your bed, but you still have to wait in that annoying line for that customs officer to ask you those annoying questions? Well, if you’re a bicycle from China or a T-shirt from India, you probably wouldn’t have to wait to interact with anyone from customs.

2 weeks ago | laist.com | Matt Levin

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3 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Matt Levin

Last year, over half a million U.S. bankruptcies were filed. While entering bankruptcy can be painful and leave a financial scar, it’s often a necessary last resort for those trapped in a cycle of debt. Studies have shown that a successful bankruptcy — when a court wipes away a portion of outstanding debt — improves not only the lifetime earnings of bankruptcy filers, but the lifetime earnings of their children as well.