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Markets respond to immigration policy and trade policy differently. Should they?

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

Jun 16, 2025Markets respond to immigration policy and trade policy differently. Should they? Today, we're continuing to track what more restrictive immigration policy could mean for the U.S. economy. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images
The color of the day is gold

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

Jun 16, 2025The color of the day is goldOn today’s show: a look at Trump’s “gold card” visa and a “golden" share” in Nippon’s deal to buy U.S. Steel. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Defaulting on debt isn't the only way to scare investors

3 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

Jun 2, 2025Defaulting on debt isn't the only way to scare investors As the tax and spending bill moves through Congress, questions about the U.S. debt have not gone away. Plus: Why Gen X finds it harder to save for retirement. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
US-China trade truce is on shaky ground

3 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

Jun 2, 2025US-China trade truce is on shaky ground Tensions are once again escalating between the world’s two largest economies. Also on the show: The rise of non-alcoholic beer. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images
How new ways to prevent RSV are savings lives and money

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

May 26, 2025How new ways to prevent RSV are savings lives and moneyThe decline in RSV-related hospitalizations among babies is a win for both families and taxpayers. Also on the show: tackling credit card debt before retirement. The Washington Post/Getty Images
Who is most affected by cuts to public broadcasting?

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

May 26, 2025Who is most affected by cuts to public broadcasting? We visit a public radio station in southwest Colorado to see what's at stake when and if CPB funding runs dry. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
Who should pay for programs like Medicaid or food stamps?

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

May 23, 2025Who should pay for programs like Medicaid or food stamps? Right now, the federal government sends money to states for more than 1,400 different programs. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Housing is in a slump

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

May 23, 2025Housing is in a slumpSales of existing homes fell in April to about 4 million a year. The reasons? High home prices, high mortgage rates and lots of economic uncertainty. Kevin Carter/Getty Images
Thoughts on DEI from a Costco parking lot

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

May 22, 2025While some corporations have quietly rolled back DEI initiatives, Costco is doubling down on diversity. Segments From This Episodeby David Brancaccio and Alex SchroederAnd what will they mean for the millions of low-income people who might lose health care benefits as a result? Despite boycott threats from conservatives, Costco reported that net sales for April were up 7% from last year.
Investments in Black-owned banks 5 years after George Floyd's murder

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Sabri Ben-Achour |Meredith Garretson Morbey |Alex Schroeder |Erika Soderstrom

May 22, 2025Investments in Black-owned banks 5 years after George Floyd's murderAfter the killing of George Floyd, big banks announced plans to invest millions in smaller, Black-owned banks to allow them to better support underserved community businesses. Brendan SmialowskiAFP via Getty Images