50 episodes

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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    • 4.6 • 7.2K Ratings

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.

    Why bond prices fall as interest rates go up

    Why bond prices fall as interest rates go up

    A simple economic phenomenon — that rising interest rates push bond values down — is part of what has weighed on financial companies like Silicon Valley Bank. We’ll take a closer look at the relationship and examine how the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes may have contributed to the current banking drama. Then, we’ll hear why the lowest rents are rising the fastest and what the end of additional SNAP benefits means for one mother.

    • 29 min
    Let the bank failure blame game begin

    Let the bank failure blame game begin

    The debacles that engulfed Silicon Valley Bank and other precarious financial institutions have sparked debates over who dropped the ball. Was it a regulatory failure, a supervisory failure, or both? On today’s show, we’ll parse out the answer. We’ll also explore what comes next for Swiss banking, what a Supreme Court case means for Navajo water rights and what small banks are doing to address liquidity concerns.

    • 29 min
    When group chats help fuel bank runs

    When group chats help fuel bank runs

    Back in the ’30s, news of bank collapses traveled slowly. But in the early hours of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, the news spread like wildfire through startup messaging chains on WhatsApp, Slack, Signal and Telegram. Today, how rumors and anxiety contributed to SVB’s downfall. Plus, grocery bills bum consumers out more than banking meltdowns and China’s population decline has far-reaching repercussions.

    • 28 min
    The forecast calls for tightening financial conditions

    The forecast calls for tightening financial conditions

    “Financial conditions” influence the cost of money, and they’re being made much more complicated by recent bank collapses. Today, we’ll delve into how tightening financial conditions influence the Federal Reserve’s next moves and could make it harder for small businesses and consumers to get loans. Plus, why COVID may have fundamentally reshaped how we spend and what the Silicon Valley Bank collapse means for venture capital.

    • 29 min
    Credit Suisse turmoil stokes financial contagion fears

    Credit Suisse turmoil stokes financial contagion fears

    Following the meltdowns of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Europe’s Credit Suisse is now in trouble. Though the Swiss bank’s problems predate the recent U.S. bank failures, some economists are asking whether the malady at Credit Suisse can or will infect the rest of global finance. We’ll also take a closer look at the role of regional banks and the communication tactics some are using to quell customer anxieties.

    • 28 min
    Where does banking oversight go from here?

    Where does banking oversight go from here?

    As we follow the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank, we’ll examine the parties involved in regulating finance — both state and federal — and what changes may emerge from the meltdown. We’ll also check in with a former Federal Reserve official who oversaw reforms and ask him to chart a path forward for Washington. Plus, shelter costs continue to drive inflation and cowhides help predict the economic future.

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
7.2K Ratings

7.2K Ratings

stiggysleet ,

Great show

Marketplace helps me go to sleep. It’s well made and interesting to hear.

N1lul ,

Informative and entertaining

This show is by far my favorite podcast and I never miss it. Kai is awesome and makes me want to learn more about the bond market. The supporting reporters are all strong and contribute to make this show great.

Dc20009GFS ,

Great show but

Spends so long mid-show on daily movements of stock when weekly or monthly trends would more often than not be more informative.

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