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17.01.2025
29 Minuten
Retail sales ended last year strong, despite a somewhat uneasy
economic mood. Today, we dig into a tool many spenders used to
keep up: credit. Non-housing debt just hit a record high,
according to the New York Federal Reserve — that includes cr...
17.01.2025
27 Minuten
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: During a tumultuous
few years, consumer spending has kept the U.S. economy afloat.
December retail data reflects that: Americans may be uncertain
about their economic future, but they didn’t hesitate...
16.01.2025
30 Minuten
The December consumer price index is in, and inflation did tick
up a bit. The stickiest category? Shelter, which was up a
whopping 4.6% year over year. In this episode, we break down the
multitude of reasons housing prices remain high. Plus: Wh...
14.01.2025
28 Minuten
It’s Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s last week on the job. We
called her up to discuss the future of the CHIPS Act, her
experience working with the tech elite and Donald Trump’s plan to
“tariff our way” to revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. Al...
14.01.2025
28 Minuten
Vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, also known as Corporate
Average Fuel Economy standards, were enacted in response to the
1970s oil embargo. But CAFE regulations have been buffeted by
energy politics since that time. Once in office, Preside...
Über diesen Podcast
Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day’s
business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background
required. “Marketplace” takes you beyond the numbers, bringing
you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with
CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
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