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Marketplace

Summary: 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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 How China does the numbers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:57

The world’s second-largest economy missed expectations this quarter. China’s gross domestic product grew 6.3% from the same quarter last year, and an anemic 0.8% since Q1. But what’s the right way to measure China’s economy? Today our Shanghai correspondent looks into it. But first, we’ll look at uneven inflation around the world and how Federal Reserve officials craft their public statements between market-moving meetings. Later, a check-in on the electric vehicle market as Ford slashes $10,000 off the price of an F-150 Lightning.

 Regulate crypto? Sure. But how? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:59

Yesterday’s landmark Ripple Labs ruling has both regulators and crypto boosters declaring victory. On today’s show, we’ll untangle the case and what it means for the government’s crypto crackdown. But first, is the soft landing finally here? We’ll recap a big week in economic news with our panel. Later, the culture wars holding up defense funding and a visit to Kai Ryssdal’s favorite Beijing vegetable stand.

 Why you should pay attention to bank earnings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:24

Big banks start reporting earnings tomorrow, covering the first full quarter since the wave of failures in the spring. These reports can help you take the economy’s temperature, and we’ll tell you what to look for. Plus: After a year of disinflation, which price hikes were transitory and which are proving stubborn? Later, we’ll examine the modest debut of Major League Cricket and talk with a yacht broker about how much money she makes. (It’s less than you think.)

 Wages are outpacing inflation again, but don’t get too excited | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:53

The consumer price index beat expectations for June, with prices rising just 3% annually. We’ll look at how the Federal Reserve will make its push for 2%. Then: Wage growth beat inflation in May and June for the first time in years, but economists say two months do not a trend make. Later, we’ll take stock of the recent seismic changes in markets and dig into a new food trend.

 Meet the employees secretly “working from home” overseas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:27

Remote work policies give employees flexibility to get the job done anywhere — usually anywhere within U.S. borders. Some workers are risking secret moves abroad to make their dollars go further — we’ll talk to a few, including one who got fired when his IT department caught on. But first, we’ll check in with small business owners and the ongoing accountant shortage. Plus: Have Major League Baseball’s new rules bolstered the brand?

 Janet Yellen recaps a “constructive” trip to China | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:27

“I believe there is a desire on both sides to stabilize the relationship” between the U.S. and China, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told us at the end of her first trip to Beijing. Kai Ryssdal sat down with Yellen at the American embassy to recap the trip, discuss the balance between national security and economic concerns, and examine her new role as economist-turned-diplomat. Later, we’ll meet up with China correspondent Jennifer Pak about how the country has changed in the past few years, and why state media frames America as in decline.

 On the ground with Janet Yellen in China | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:57

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with the Chinese premier today. Kai Ryssdal is traveling alongside Yellen and gave us the view from Beijing. But first, we’ll talk with our panel of experts about this morning’s jobs numbers and examine the cyclical market for semiconductors.

 How to read all the new jobs data coming in | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:16

A lot of people are anxiously waiting for tomorrow’s June jobs report. Especially the Federal Reserve. But today we got a lot of confounding, contradictory indicators moving up and down and all around this tight labor market. We’ll tell you everything you need to know. Plus: A look at the state of the car market, and a conversation with an artist who took a job in the Alberta oil sands to pay off her student debt fast.

 Man, it’s a hot one! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:23

Global temperatures were the highest ever recorded Monday … until yesterday, which was even hotter. More “hottest days ever” are coming, so today we’ll look at their economic impact. But first, we’ll examine the warning signs in commercial real estate and manufacturing. Plus: Meta’s audience gives its rival to Twitter an edge over the rest of the pack.

 Happy 247th birthday, USA! How’s that economy holding up? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:18

We know it sounds strange, but the Federal Reserve wants to see higher unemployment in Friday’s jobs report to show that its fight against inflation is working. Then, climate change isn’t making hurricanes more frequent, but it is making them more severe. What to expect from this year’s season. Plus, how a formerly enslaved man helped Black families build generational wealth. And later, feral cats for hire!

 Becoming an American citizen is expensive | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:56

Thousands will become U.S. citizens tomorrow at special celebrations across the country. But high application fees make naturalized citizenship unattainable for some of the more than 9 million immigrants who are eligible. Plus, what to expect from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s trip to China and this fall’s student loan repayment restart. Later: Christmas shopping? Already?

 A pulse check of inflation across the globe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:39

While the pace of price increases is slowing at home, today we’ll map out where inflation is fading, where it still hurts and where it’s actually welcome news. Also on the show: wading into the economic impact of the recent Supreme Court decisions in the Weekly Wrap and examining the FAA’s funding ahead of Fourth of July travels.

 The business impact of today’s affirmative action ruling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:32

The Supreme Court decision to strike down race-based college admissions didn’t come as a surprise to many. Today, we examine the economic ripple effects the decision could have, shrinking the talent pipeline for businesses and making U.S. companies less competitive internationally. Plus, the Federal Reserve could use an infrastructure upgrade and what the Barbie Dreamhouse reveals about American culture and real estate.

 “Bidenomics,” explained | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:15

President Joe Biden on Wednesday pitched his economic plan, which he’s branded “Bidenomics.” Remind anyone of “Reaganomics”? The association between the terms— and contrasts between the philosophies — may just be the point. Also on the program: a surge in labor action, electric grids at risk, discord within OPEC+ and racial bias in home appraisals.

 A housing market recovery … kinda | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:12

New Case-Shiller data suggests that home prices are rebounding after a moderate dip, and that’s in the face of high mortgage rates. Still, the story is different in different regions. We’ll also examine Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s planned trip to Beijing, dig into the business of getting kids to school and look at a new law that aims to better protect pregnant workers.

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