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The Marketplace Minute® has concluded production as of July 2024. The economy is changing so fast. It’s hard to keep up. Get the latest on what’s happening in the economy right now with two-times-a day briefings from Marketplace. More than just the numbers, we bring you the highlights from the most important stories about money, business and the economy. Subscribe to the Marketplace Minute® wherever you get your podcasts or add it to your Alexa flash briefing.

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Marketplace Minute is built for people who want the business news without a long setup. Each one-minute briefing gives you a tight snapshot of markets, inflation, jobs, companies, policy, and consumer trends from Marketplace's public radio newsroom. It is especially useful if you like quick economic context you can fit between errands, headlines, or meetings.

Episodes

1 min
Jul 12, 2024
Consumer sentiment declines

Consumers feel frustrated with inflation; Surveyed economists think inflation would worsen under Donald Trump; Dollar General reaches a safety settlement.

1 min
Jul 12, 2024
Wholesale inflation rose in June, even as consumer prices fell

The producer price index increased 0.2%; economists worried Trump will worsen inflation, WSJ survey finds; PepsiCo, Conagra signal limits to price increases; IMF predicts Fed rate cuts by end of year.

1 min
Jul 11, 2024
Higher prices eat into snack sales

Markets close mixed; PepsiCo blames “price conscious” shoppers for falling sales; Mortgage rates tick down; GM will retool a Michigan plant for EVs, with federal help.

1 min
Jul 11, 2024
Consumer prices decline for the first time in four years

The consumer price index fell 0.1% between May and June; initial jobless claims remain low at 222,000; Biden administration to distribute $1.7 billion to modernize old auto plants; Apple to open Apple Pay to competitors in two weeks.

1 min
Jul 11, 2024
Consumer prices decline for the first time in four years

The consumer price index fell 0.1% between May and June; initial jobless claims remain low at 222,000; Biden administration to distribute $1.7 billion to modernize old auto plants; Apple to open Apple Pay to competitors in two weeks.

1 min
Jul 10, 2024
Powell says rate decisions won’t be influenced by the election

Stocks close higher; Powell says the election won’t impact rate decisions; Wholesale inventories rise; Intuit pivots to AI.

1 min
Jul 10, 2024
Powell says rate decisions won’t be influenced by the election

Stocks close higher; Powell says the election won’t impact rate decisions; Wholesale inventories rise; Intuit pivots to AI.

1 min
Jul 10, 2024
Biden administration imposes new steel, aluminum tariffs

The tariffs cover steel and aluminum shipped from Mexico, but made elsewhere; Powell opens door to interest rate cuts; Microsoft leaves OpenAI board; Samsung workers in South Korea go on strike.

1 min
Jul 10, 2024
Biden administration imposes new steel, aluminum tariffs

The tariffs cover steel and aluminum shipped from Mexico, but made elsewhere; Powell opens door to interest rate cuts; Microsoft leaves OpenAI board; Samsung workers in South Korea go on strike.

1 min
Jul 9, 2024
Powell testifies before Congress

Markets mixed; Powell says labor market has cooled; Drug middlemen under fire; Non-alcoholic beer brand doubles in value.

1 min
Jul 9, 2024
Powell testifies before Congress

Markets mixed; Powell says labor market has cooled; Drug middlemen under fire; Non-alcoholic beer brand doubles in value.

1 min
Jul 9, 2024
Small business owners are a bit more optimistic

A measure of small business optimism hit its highest point of the year in June; Hurricane Beryl leaves Texas oil infrastructure largely unscathed; Purdue Pharma creditors ask for authorization to sue Sackler family members; Boeing 737 planes to be inspected for potential faulty oxygen mask systems.

1 min
Jul 9, 2024
Small business owners are a bit more optimistic

A measure of small business optimism hit its highest point of the year in June; Hurricane Beryl leaves Texas oil infrastructure largely unscathed; Purdue Pharma creditors ask for authorization to sue Sackler family members; Boeing 737 planes to be inspected for potential faulty oxygen mask systems.

1 min
Jul 8, 2024
Stocks extend run

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

1 min
Jul 8, 2024
Stocks extend run

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

1 min
Jul 8, 2024
Boeing is set to plead guilty to criminal fraud

Boeing deal covers conduct before Max crashes; Texas ports, oil platforms close as Hurricane Beryl strikes; Skydance, Paramount agree to merger; France, Britain elect left-leaning leaders promising economic improvements.

1 min
Jul 8, 2024
Boeing is set to plead guilty to criminal fraud

Boeing deal covers conduct before Max crashes; Texas ports, oil platforms close as Hurricane Beryl strikes; Skydance, Paramount agree to merger; France, Britain elect left-leaning leaders promising economic improvements.

1 min
Jul 5, 2024
Unemployment ticks up

Markets hit new highs; Unemployment rose to 4.1% in June; Fed report emphasizes independence; Air travel complaints rise.

1 min
Jul 5, 2024
Unemployment ticks up

Markets hit new highs; Unemployment rose to 4.1% in June; Fed report emphasizes independence; Air travel complaints rise.

1 min
Jul 5, 2024
There’s a bit less sizzle in the labor market

The Labor Department said today that 206,000 new jobs were created in June and the May jobs number was revised down; wages rose 0.3% last month; stocks, bonds and the British pound all rose today after the Labour Party’s resounding victory; Saks Fifth Avenue is buying Neiman Marcus Group.

1 min
Jul 5, 2024
There’s a bit less sizzle in the labor market

The Labor Department said today that 206,000 new jobs were created in June and the May jobs number was revised down; wages rose 0.3% last month; stocks, bonds and the British pound all rose today after the Labour Party’s resounding victory; Saks Fifth Avenue is buying Neiman Marcus Group.

1 min
Jul 3, 2024
Fed to wait and see on inflation

Markets hit new highs; Fed minutes show a wait and see approach to rate cuts; Labor market shows more signs of slowing; Skydance-Paramount deal back on.

1 min
Jul 3, 2024
Fed to wait and see on inflation

Markets hit new highs; Fed minutes show a wait and see approach to rate cuts; Labor market shows more signs of slowing; Skydance-Paramount deal back on.

1 min
Jul 3, 2024
Lower travel costs mean we’ll be doing more of it this Fourth of July

A record 71 million expected to travel during holiday period, AAA forecasts; continuing claims continue to climb; trade deficit widened in May; auto sales were sluggish in May.

1 min
Jul 3, 2024
Lower travel costs mean we’ll be doing more of it this Fourth of July

A record 71 million expected to travel during holiday period, AAA forecasts; continuing claims continue to climb; trade deficit widened in May; auto sales were sluggish in May.

1 min
Jul 2, 2024
Fed guarded on rate cut

Markets hit new highs; Fed Chair says more cooling needed before rate cut; Google’s emissions grew 50% since 2019; FTC blocks mattress deal.

1 min
Jul 2, 2024
Fed guarded on rate cut

Markets hit new highs; Fed Chair says more cooling needed before rate cut; Google’s emissions grew 50% since 2019; FTC blocks mattress deal.

1 min
Jul 2, 2024
U.S. employers increased job openings

Job openings rose to 8.1 million; American Airlines pledges to buy hydrogen-electric engines; Redbox parent company files for bankruptcy protection; Google to require ID of  political ads that use AI content.

1 min
Jul 2, 2024
U.S. employers increased job openings

Job openings rose to 8.1 million; American Airlines pledges to buy hydrogen-electric engines; Redbox parent company files for bankruptcy protection; Google to require ID of  political ads that use AI content.

1 min
Jul 1, 2024
SCOTUS skeptical on social media constraints

Markets up; SCOTUS asks lower courts to review Florida and Texas social media laws; Manufacturing contracts again; Roaring Kitty sued.

1 min
Jul 1, 2024
SCOTUS skeptical on social media constraints

Markets up; SCOTUS asks lower courts to review Florida and Texas social media laws; Manufacturing contracts again; Roaring Kitty sued.

1 min
Jul 1, 2024
Property insurance companies are facing lower costs

Global reinsurance rates are declining, which could save home insurers money; Boeing to recombine with Spirit Aerosystems; California law to take effect in effort to track gun purchases; major banks hike dividends after passing Fed stress tests.

1 min
Jul 1, 2024
Property insurance companies are facing lower costs

Global reinsurance rates are declining, which could save home insurers money; Boeing to recombine with Spirit Aerosystems; California law to take effect in effort to track gun purchases; major banks hike dividends after passing Fed stress tests.

1 min
Jun 28, 2024
Supreme Court curbs regulators

Markets slip; Supreme Court curtails federal agencies; Nike takes a hit; Tractor Supply ditches DEI.

1 min
Jun 28, 2024
Supreme Court curbs regulators

Markets slip; Supreme Court curtails federal agencies; Nike takes a hit; Tractor Supply ditches DEI.

1 min
Jun 28, 2024
Inflation cooled in May

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows 2.6% annual gain, getting closer to the target 2%; inflation, economy were big topics in last night’s debate, with both Trump and Biden claiming successes; debate response muted in overseas markets; federal judge levies nearly $5 billion in antitrust damages against NFL.

1 min
Jun 28, 2024
Inflation cooled in May

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows 2.6% annual gain, getting closer to the target 2%; inflation, economy were big topics in last night’s debate, with both Trump and Biden claiming successes; debate response muted in overseas markets; federal judge levies nearly $5 billion in antitrust damages against NFL.

1 min
Jun 27, 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.

1 min
Jun 27, 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.

1 min
Jun 27, 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.

1 min
Jun 26, 2024
Amazon is now in the $2 trillion club

Markets finish up; Amazon joins an exclusive club; Supreme Court rules for Biden; home sales slump.

1 min
Jun 26, 2024
An ongoing cyber attack likely dented auto sales, industry report says

June auto sales are forecast to be down as much 7%; higher interest rates and crushing debt causes chaos in Kenya; union representing film, TV crews reached labor deal with Hollywood studios; Verizon bundles streaming services to hang onto cable internet customers.

1 min
Jun 25, 2024
Consumer confidence takes slight dip

Another muddled day for Wall Street; consumer confidence weakens; Tesla and Ford issue recalls; Google’s self-driving cars expand in San Francisco.

1 min
Jun 25, 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.

1 min
Jun 24, 2024
Record labels sue AI music companies

Mixed bag for Wall Street; RIAA alleges copyright infringement by AI; fast-fashion giant Shein may relocate IPO out of U.S.; Ozempic plant to open in North Carolina.

1 min
Jun 24, 2024
The Federal Reserve is testing banks’ ability to withstand economic shocks

The Fed is scheduled to release the results of its annual bank stress tests on Wednesday; the European Union is charging Apple with antitrust violations; the Treasury Department is creating a new affordable housing fund; more U.S. car dealerships say they’re being impacted by a cyberattack.

1 min
Jun 21, 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.

1 min
Jun 21, 2024
U.S. economy appears to be on solid ground

S TikTok strikes back at U.S. divestiture law; China asks Visa, Mastercard to lower fees; campaign donations poured into presidential race in May.

1 min
Jun 20, 2024
Housing starts drop to a four-year low

Markets close mixed; New housing construction drops to the lowest level since 2020; TikTok argues against a ban in court; Car dealerships grapple with a software outage.

1 min
Jun 20, 2024
Nvidia is now the world’s most valuable public company

The chipmaker’s market value surpasses Microsoft’s; Russia’s Putin signs trade deals with Vietnam; Supreme Court upholds tax on foreign investments; OpenAI founder Sutskever starts new A.I. company, promising safety focus.