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Turns out we don’t scream for ice cream
March 20, 2024 14:46 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe ice cream business is pretty chilly these days. Consumer goods giant Unilever announced this week that it’s going to spin off its ice cream business, which includes familiar names like Ben & Jerry’s, Popsicle and Klondike. The industry is dealing with declining demand, so how does it plan to defrost? Plus, the secret to using AI well at work may involve “more chat and less bot.”
About investing in climate resilience
March 20, 2024 11:30 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBToday, we’re bringing you a very ESG-focused podcast. First, Texas is pulling $8.5 billion from the country’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, which the state’s school fund says is hostile to the fossil fuel industry. It’s a pushback against ESG investing, in which environmental, social and corporate governance issues factor into decision-making. Then, a new paper says climate resilience is an investment opportunity for big-time institutional investors. We delve in.
China and Australia’s rocky trading relationship
March 20, 2024 11:02 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: China’s foreign minister is making his first trip to Australia in seven years. Will the talks bring a bitter three-year trade war to an end? Plus, the Red Sea is used by 30% of the world’s container ships using the Suez Canal, but the journey is being made perilous by drone attacks from Houthi rebels in Yemen. We hear from one of the U.S. warships now patrolling the waters.
AI manipulation and the liar’s dividend
March 20, 2024 10:08 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBMarketplace’s Lily Jamali and Kimberly Adams discuss how deepfake images are leading people to second guess everything in the latest episode of our “Decoding Democracy” series.
Food, glorious food!
March 19, 2024 22:54 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBFood plays a big role in this economy, and we’ll dig in to some industry niches in today’s episode. First up: Unilever is cutting ties with its ice cream brands, including Ben & Jerry’s and Breyers. We’ll also chew on Trader Joe’s recalls and chocolate bunny inflation. Plus: geothermal energy on Chicago’s South Side and NCAA women’s basketball.
Housing starts jump in February
March 19, 2024 21:08 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; single family home construction is booming; Unilever exiting ice cream business; Federal Reserve will announce latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.
America’s news deserts and the 2024 election
March 19, 2024 19:25 - 31 minutes - 11.8 MBToday, we’re bringing you a special series from “Marketplace Morning Report” that explores how communities are impacted by the absence of local news coverage, especially in a big election year. As part of the “Democracy in the Desert” series, host David Brancaccio travels to “news deserts” in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia to learn how various business models are struggling to inform voters, and where newspaper economics went wrong. Pledge your monthly support for our newsroom and your...
Congressional leaders announce government funding deal
March 19, 2024 14:41 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThe deal needs to be approved before a weekend shutdown deadline; European Union proposal would use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine; Wall Street bonuses averaged $177,000 last year, New York state says; Unilever to spin off ice cream business which includes Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s.
Why Sports Illustrated’s buyer is keeping the print magazine around
March 19, 2024 14:32 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBSports Illustrated has a new publisher, which says it will keep producing the magazine’s print editions. We’ll look into the value of a print product in the digital age. But first, Congress still needs to vote on a deal to keep the government funded until September. How likely is it to pass? And later, streaming platform Showmax is ramping up production and boosting a roster of African-made programs.
The chips behind artificial intelligence are getting more powerful
March 19, 2024 11:37 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBNvidia is about as close to a rockstar as you can get in Silicon Valley currently. At a conference hosted in a sports arena, the company’s CEO introduced a new advanced chip that promises to be 30 times faster at some tasks than NVIDIA’s previously most advanced chip. We’ll also hear more about the Bank of Japan’s rate hike decision and discover how a housing justice video game was adapted for stage.
Japan finally raises interest rates
March 19, 2024 11:18 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Japan’s central bank has ended its policy of negative interest rates and raised the cost of borrowing for the first time in 17 years. Japan is the world’s fourth-largest economy, so there’s potential for global economic fallout. We’ll unpack the decision and its impacts. Plus, South African streaming service Showmax is making huge investments in original, African-made content, even while Amazon Prime scales back production investment there.
What Redditors think about the Reddit IPO
March 19, 2024 10:05 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBMore than two years after Reddit first announced plans to go public, a share offering is expected to hit the stock market this week. The social network boasts 260 million active weekly users and more than 100,000 active communities, according to its S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Yet in its nearly two-decade history, Reddit has never turned a profit. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Elizabeth Lopatto, senior writer at The Verge, who says not everyone is on board ...
Gaza’s food crisis
March 19, 2024 00:41 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBFive months into the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations is warning of “imminent famine” in northern Gaza. Guest host Samantha Fields discusses the challenge of getting food aid delivered to the region. Plus, the nation’s largest employer is considering pay transparency laws. Then, we’ll smile about cherry blossoms and the upcoming solar eclipse. Here’s everything we talked about today: “UN says famine is ‘imminent’ in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on main hospital” from ...
Who pays real estate agents?
March 18, 2024 23:31 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBTo buy a house, you’ll probably need a real estate agent. Traditionally, sellers pay both agents a commission, a cost baked into the buyer’s closing fees. But a lawsuit settlement last week means buyers could start paying their agents directly or on an hourly basis. Also in this episode: global central banks meet this week, new tech may help bring down methane emissions, and avian flu is killing chickens across California.
Home builder confidence increases
March 18, 2024 21:03 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; builder survey says demand for homes is up; mortgage application rates rise; credit rejection rates fall.
AstraZeneca to cap out-of-pocket costs for inhalers
March 18, 2024 15:04 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThe cap of $35 takes effect June 1st; Super Micro Computer joins S&P 500 index; United Airlines reviewing safety after spate of incidents; Fitch says pharmacies, healthcare providers could take credit hit following UnitedHealth cyberattack.
Who’s winning the dollar store wars?
March 18, 2024 14:16 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBAs shoppers remain price-conscious, why is one U.S. dollar store chain thriving while another one flounders? Plus, SpaceX builds spy satellites for the Pentagon, and environmental protests impact operations at Tesla’s EV factory in Germany.
A video game where the only violence is in the economics
March 18, 2024 11:54 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBMade in Detroit, the interactive video game Dot’s Home takes users through a generations-long cycle of housing discrimination. Plus, Apple is in talks with Google for a potential AI integration.
Putin retains Kremlin power
March 18, 2024 10:53 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: As Western nations condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin’s election win, what does a fifth term of his leadership mean for the country’s economy? Also: Tesla Germany faces eco-protests.
Makers of electric roasters pitch carbon cutting in coffee making
March 18, 2024 10:24 - 5 minutes - 11.8 MBRoasting coffee beans was a market worth over $1 billion globally in 2022, according to Grand View Research, which projects that figure could double by 2030. Traditional roasters, powered by the fossil fuel natural gas, still dominate the market. These machines are big and bulky and kind of look like part of a train. But the makers of more compact electric roasters are piling into the business. And they have an edge, touting themselves as high-tech alternatives that are more environmentally ...
Our annual cherry blossom episode
March 16, 2024 00:06 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBOn today’s edition of Economics on Tap, we’ll get into some news while celebrating cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C. The National Association of Realtors agreed to settle a slew of lawsuits and change its rules on commissions. We’ll discuss how the fallout could impact the way we buy and sell homes in the United States. And, an usual political money phenomenon is the hot new thing in political strategy. Plus, we’ll play a blossom-themed round of This or That! Here’s everything we t...
A labor market paradox
March 15, 2024 23:00 - 26 minutes - 11.8 MBThe U.S. economy has been on a job creation spree in the last few years. But wage inflation has eased and unemployment even ticked up recently. What gives? Also in this episode: Infrastructure grants aid communities of color, e-commerce changes the way we shop and crawfish farmers struggle with the impact of record heat.
NAR agrees to change rules on agent commissions
March 15, 2024 21:08 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks fall; rule change will affect real estate agent commissions; import price inflation slows in February; consumer sentiment unchanged.
What could be the biggest change to real estate in a century
March 15, 2024 15:27 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThere’s news this morning that the National Association of Realtors, a powerful group that sets home sale standards nationally, reached a settlement following nationwide lawsuits alleging its rules and behaviors were keeping real estate commissions artificially high. The proposed agreement includes a payout and elimination of its rules around commissions. We’ll unpack. Then, we’ll discuss a trickier job for the Federal Reserve and hear reflections from a cabaret co-owner and performer.
Wall Street opens lower
March 15, 2024 14:54 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks have bounced around this week as traders reacted to mixed economic news; the Energy Department plans to loan more than $2 billion to a Canadian mining company; Honda and Nissan consider joining forces to develop electric vehicles; Adobe shares tumble when its predictions for second quarter earnings come in lower than expected.
Where did all of D.C.’s federal workers go?
March 15, 2024 11:38 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThe campaign to shrink the federal government is working — in Washington, D.C., at least. Data released by the Labor Department shows that D.C. ranked dead last when it comes to growth in federal government jobs last year. Most federal workers have always been based outside the nation’s capital, but the pandemic turbocharged that, hitting the city’s bottom line. Plus, why is it getting more expensive to do your taxes?
Russia goes to the polls
March 15, 2024 10:58 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: With no credible challengers, Vladimir Putin is set to win Russia’s presidential election, and he’s taking credit for what appears to be a reasonably robust economy. But what’s behind those seemingly good numbers? And 500,000 people are expected to line the streets of Dublin to watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday; 28% of them will be overseas visitors. So how important is the holiday boost for the Irish economy?
TikTok faces the hammer, Sam Altman returns to OpenAI’s board, and Waymo’s driverless taxis come to Los Angeles
March 15, 2024 10:14 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBWe’re at the end of the week, which means we’re serving up another episode of Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review. Autonomous vehicle company Waymo has launched its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles. OpenAI has given CEO Sam Altman his board seat back. And a U.S. bill passed by the House of Representatives would force TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to sell its stake in the U.S. version of the popular social media platform or be banned from app stores. Paresh Dave, senior writer ...
Spring is coming, and so are higher gas prices
March 14, 2024 23:33 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBWe keep a close eye on the price of oil because it feeds so many industries and hints at what’s coming for the global economy. And right now, the price of crude is going up along with gas at the pump. One reason is that OPEC is holding back on supply. Another: Spring is coming. We’ll explain. Also in this episode: The state of American steel, the rise of the AI training industry, and the Taiwanese roots of bubble tea.
Reddit, meme stocks and an IPO
March 14, 2024 21:31 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBReddit, a somewhat untamed fixture of the internet, is launching an initial public offering of its shares. We’ll get into why the company’s culture could become an obstacle to profitability and whether Reddit might get the meme stock treatment its users famously dished out in the past. And, the TikTok creators who’d be most affected by a nationwide ban are the social media company’s greatest lobbyists. Plus, the impact Family Dollar store closures could have on food deserts and an incredibl...
Energy costs push up producer price index
March 14, 2024 21:29 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks fall; crude oil prices have been rising this year; retail sales rise in February; mortgage rates fall.
So, who’s gonna pay for this?
March 14, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 11.8 MBNicole and Rachel were deeply in love when they had their first serious fight about money. It seemed easily resolvable, but the disagreement dragged on for months and brought a lot more to the surface than they expected. This episode originally aired in 2022 and includes a short update at the end about how Rachel and Nicole are doing today. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend. And to get even more Uncomfortable, subscribe to our newsletter!
Economic data suggests the Fed may wait longer before cutting rates
March 14, 2024 15:33 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThe producer price index gained 0.6% in February; retail sales rose 0.6%, as well; initial jobless claims remained low at 209,000; Mnuchin says he will assemble group to purchase TikTok.
Americans are opting to stay put
March 14, 2024 15:13 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBAmericans have long been known for pulling up stakes and moving for economic opportunity. But rather than chasing higher-paying jobs, more Americans are reluctant to move — and housing costs have something to do with it. Plus, there’s plenty of economic data on the table to discuss: Wholesale inflation came in warm but not hot, retail sales rebounded, and unemployment has stayed under 4% for 25 months now.
Where does TikTok go from here?
March 14, 2024 11:44 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBOn Wednesday, the House of Representatives’ passed a bill with bipartisan support that would force parent company ByteDance to either divest — to sell off — TikTok or see the app banned from U.S. app stores. But could such a divestiture happen? And would TikTok still be TikTok? Also on the program: The stock market is on a tear. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor of The Economist, calls it “rational exuberance.”
TikTok responds to ban bill
March 14, 2024 11:38 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: TikTok’s chief executive responds to the decision to potentially ban the app in the United States following allegations of links to the Chinese Community Party. We’ll hear some responses from China. Plus, Bitcoin is breaking records, and this time it’s in the right direction — it’s hitting all time highs. So what’s behind the surge?
What a TikTok ban would mean for free speech and data privacy
March 14, 2024 10:04 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBOn Wednesday, members of the House of Representatives proved they can agree on something. In a bipartisan vote, lawmakers passed a bill that would force TikTok to split from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban — the first for a social media app in the U.S. President Biden has signaled he’d sign the bill into law if it passes the Senate. Advocates argue that the Chinese government could use the hugely popular app to collect Americans’ personal data and threaten U.S. securit...
Betting on mother nature
March 13, 2024 22:48 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBCatastrophe bonds are a risky bet to make. But they offered returns of nearly 20% last year, Bloomberg reported. In this episode, we’ll cover why climate change makes these bonds more popular — and more lucrative. Plus: sporting brands have an overstock problem, large group reservations are hard to come by and ads on e-commerce sites make up a $50 billion industry
Thoughts on TikTok
March 13, 2024 22:15 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBToday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. We’ll weigh the national security risks behind the app and its growing impact on American culture. Plus, how bitcoin bounced back, a crackdown on judge shopping (yes, that’s a thing) and why we’re glad our podcast isn’t owned by a billionaire! Here’s everything we talked about today: “What to Know About the TikTok Bill That the House Passed” from The New York Times “Bitcoin Hits Record $72,000, Emboldenin...
Dollar Tree announces plans to close stores
March 13, 2024 20:58 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close mixed; Dollar Tree closing about 1,000 Family Dollar locations; McDonalds says lower-income consumers are pulling back; mortgage applications rise.
The European Union approves AI regulations
March 13, 2024 15:05 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThe comprehensive rules could set a benchmark for other countries; banking coalition calls on members to track emissions from capital markets activities; Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores.
Inside Chile’s plan to shorten the workweek
March 13, 2024 13:30 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBA year ago, Chilean officials voted to reduce the workweek from 45 hours, longer than in most industrialized countries, to 40. The new rule gives businesses until 2028 to tick down to 40 and is aimed at improving work-life balance. We check how the rollout is going. And the S&P 500 closed at a record high on Tuesday. Can the good times last? We hear the bull’s case for the market.
What working from home does to commercial construction
March 13, 2024 11:26 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBWe’ve been hearing a lot about troubled commercial real estate loans, high office vacancy rates and continued remote work. All of these factors and more are feeding back up the food chain to the folks who design and build office towers and other commercial properties. We’ll discuss. Also: $300 million in new military aid to Ukraine, and a virtual fitness company CEO on staying strong in a changing market.
Argentina’s inflation rate finally falls
March 13, 2024 11:15 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Argentina’s inflation — the world’s highest — has slowed down from 20.6% in January to 13.2% in February. Then, hundreds of U.K. post office managers were wrongly prosecuted after faulty computer software calculated that money was missing from their branches. Today, the government will introduce legislation to quash the convictions. And businesses in Chile are preparing to cut their employees’ hours from 45 to 40 hours a week following a new law.
The Biden administration hasn’t had a CTO. Why?
March 13, 2024 10:03 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen President Barack Obama took office way back in 2009, he created a new role that promised to bring some tech know-how to his administration. Chief Technology Officer, or CTO, was, of course, a title borrowed from corporate America. Early on, the job focused on things like bringing broadband access to rural parts of the country and modernizing the way the federal government keeps records. President Donald Trump also had a CTO. Well, we are now deep into President Joe Biden’s current term ...
Boycotts, buycotts and the rise of consumer activism
March 12, 2024 23:01 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBBoycotts have been making headlines lately, from the movement to boycott Israel over the war in Gaza, which has hit companies like Starbucks and McDonald’s, to a new right-wing boycott of Doritos over the brand’s decision to partner with a trans influencer. Consumer boycott campaigns are frequently tossed around in the news cycle. But do they really make a difference in the long run? On the show today, Brayden King at the Kellogg School of Management explains why boycotts don’t usually affe...
A higher-than-expected CPI
March 12, 2024 22:48 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBThe February consumer price index is out — inflation was 3.2% year over year. That’s just a smidge higher than January. Still, prices in some sectors are down from a year ago. We’ll dig into the data, from price drops in furniture to still waters in apparel. Plus: the state of banking one year after the SVB fiasco and the future of addiction treatment in Oregon.
Inflation picks up in February
March 12, 2024 21:24 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; gasoline and rent push up monthly inflation figures; small business owners more pessimistic; business owners report easier time finding workers.
IRS launches free tax e-filing in 12 states
March 12, 2024 15:04 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThe pilot program is now available to an estimated 19 million taxpayers; inflation rose to 3.2% in February; Southwest to reduce capacity amid fewer Boeing deliveries; Tyson Foods closing Iowa pork plant amid less consumer demand.
Millennials will be worse off than their parents, right? Maybe not.
March 12, 2024 14:55 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s practically accepted as truth at this point: Millennials would be the first generation to be worse off than their parents. But recent research casts some doubt on that assessment. We’ll consider some economic findings that reframe things a bit. Plus, prices were up 3.2% annually in February, and month-over-month price increases seem to be going in the wrong direction. That’s not something the Federal Reserve will be happy about.