Marketplace Morning Report

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In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.

2 DAYS AGO

RTO? More like gotta go!

New research shows that not only are back-to-the-office mandates unpopular with employees, they lead to more turnover and chase away the employees with the most skills. We’ll delve into the findings. Plus: when a job is quite literally a balancing act. As part of our ongoing “What’s That Like?” series exploring odd jobs, we hear from a Cirque du Soleil high wire performer.

8 min
2 DAYS AGO

Just in time for the holidays: Political drama on both sides of the Atlantic

Here in the United States, a partial government shutdown looms after the House of Representatives voted down a Trump-backed temporary spending package. We’ll parse some of the practical implications. Then, we’ll hear about some of the economic headwinds Germany is facing after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence and the German government collapsed. Also on the show: A strike at a number of Amazon locations is entering day two.

10 min
2 DAYS AGO

U.K. cracks down on businesses employing illegal workers

From the BBC World Service: An investigation has exposed how Vietnamese migrants in the United Kingdom are working illegally in nail bars to avoid detection. The U.K. government says it’s ramped up raids since July, with fines for employers reaching $75,000 for repeat offenses. But that’s not stopping everyone. Plus, nearly 80 million Christmas trees are sold each year in Europe. We’ll take a look at what goes in to growing them all.

10 min
3 DAYS AGO

Sticky inflation means the cost of borrowing could stay higher

Stock and bond markets took unnerving tumbles yesterday when the Federal Reserve Chair suggested there won’t be as many interest rate cuts next year. The S&P fell 3% and the Dow fell more than 1,100 points. We could also get a partial federal government shutdown by the end of the week. We’ll discuss the latest economic headlines. Plus, some Amazon workers go on strike today, and we’ll hear more about the merch economy.

8 min
3 DAYS AGO

If you think disaster insurance is pricey in the States, take a look at Europe

From the BBC World Service: A new report from the European Central Bank and the European Union’s insurance regulator calls for a big shake-up in Europe’s climate insurance system. It’s planning for a new EU-wide insurance plan that would help protect businesses and homeowners from extreme weather and uses reinsurance, which pools risks, to make sure people are actually covered. Also: Concert merch, once a reliable profit source for performers, is becoming squeezed.

7 min
3 DAYS AGO

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and a scrapped government spending bill

A deal to keep the government funded through the holidays and into the new administration has run into opposition. President-elect Donald Trump and advisor Elon Musk are urging Republicans in Congress to vote down a government funding extension. We’ll hear more. Plus, stock futures are pointing to a small rebound after stock prices dropped sharply on warnings that higher interest rates could linger. And later: What’s it like to work at the circus?

10 min
4 DAYS AGO

Call them the “Sephora kids”

Something a tad nontraditional on the wishlist of more children this year? Skin care products. This $180 billion industry has caught the attention of young people born 2010 onward (even if they already have a naturally youthful look). Now, dermatologists are warning families that some of these products can cause long-term damage if used too young. But first, a droopy stock index is getting attention this morning.

9 min
4 DAYS AGO

Income inequality has dipped in recent years

Even though inflation has come down from its pandemic highs, some of it is still sticking. Yet average pay has been keeping up with — and even outpacing — rising prices. Turns out, low- and middle-income workers have been making up some ground. We dig in. Plus: a closer look at AI’s growing role in processing health insurance claims and talks of a potentially tectonic shift in the global auto industry.

9 min

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Love the music

Oct 10

walker449

Even if the news is not so good the creative music gets me dancing!! Love it.
Two stars off because of the commercials

Dec 10

CraigCode1010

I'm tired of hearing the same commercial, multiple times, on the same episode. They also do not do basic editing so you get the same story replayed on multiple episodes almost everyday. Hint: podcasts are not radio you dont have to miss broadcasts if it is not on when it comes out!
Sad

Nov 27

moving on-missu

Whole program has turned more and more biased over the years and it now overshadows the headlines. Sadly the value is gone.
Creepy reporting regarding election.

Oct 21

Jimmy C420

Sounds like you guys are in favor of corporations putting their hand on the scale to “save democracy”. Democrats are evil and do not respect the will of the people. Disgusting monsters the lot of you.

In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.