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25/06/2024

Airline passenger volumes are hitting new records

Busy July Fourth air travel to kick off strong summer; global workforce still quitting for greener pastures; home prices continue to climb; Spain removes tax on olive oil, in inflation fight.

25/06/2024

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2 min
21/06/2024

Existing home prices hit a record

Stocks close mostly down; The median price of existing homes keeps climbing; Four major banks need to revise their “living wills; Jet fuel production rises amid the summer travel season.

21/06/2024

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1 min
08/07/2024

Stocks extend run

Markets hit new highs; Markets anticipate inflation data; Corning pops on AI strength; TSA screens record number passengers.

08/07/2024

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1 min
11/06/2024

All eyes on inflation and the Fed

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs for a second straight day; Federal Reserve governors began a two-day interest-rate-setting meeting; Apple unveiled its latest AI play.

11/06/2024

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1 min
15/06/2023

Lost and found, featuring “Snap Judgment”

What do you do when you find money? What if we’re talking about a lot of money? “This Is Uncomfortable” joins up with “Snap Judgment” to explore the ethics of finders-keepers. To get even more Uncomfortable, subscribe to our newsletter.

15/06/2023

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45 min
Season 4, Episode 2

Stolen River

Over a century after its namesake river — the Gila — was stolen by colonization, the Gila River Indian Community won its water rights back. Now the community is using the water to restore its farming economy, build back wetlands that long ago dried up and help stabilize the Colorado River system.

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32 min
07/03/2023

Why do some people get paid more than others?

For this week’s question, both Henry and Nathanial wanted to know why workers don’t get paid the same. Ryan and Bridget help break down what’s known as the “wage gap” with the help of the Vindicators superhero squad who are on a mission to make pay more fair. Plus, we brainstorm ways to fix the problem. Check out our website for a special cartoon, discussion questions and tips for parents.

07/03/2023

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30 min
5 Feb

There are more unemployed people than job openings right now

The latest JOLTS report is bleaker than expected. There were 6.5 million job openings across the U.S. economy in December, down nearly 400,000 from the previous month. This misaligned labor market is especially prominent in the services sector. In this episode, what's next for employment and which groups in particular are struggling to find work. Plus: The U.S. lags behind China in electrical capacity expansion, bankers show reluctance to lend to AI-impacted industries, and a photographer installs free-to-use phones across his city. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

5 Feb

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25 min
27/06/2024

A number of economic indicators are pointing to a lull

Business investment in new capital goods fell in May; continuing jobless claims rose to the highest level in almost three years; Q1 GDP growth revised higher, but still slow; Boeing sanctioned over release of Max investigation details.

27/06/2024

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2 min
27/06/2024

Supreme Court rules on opioid settlement, SEC powers

Markets inch up; Supreme Court throws wrench in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy; SEC powers limited; another AI lawsuit.

27/06/2024

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1 min

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