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Marketplace Morning Report
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...
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For prediction market regulation, it's states versus the feds
A major fight is brewing over who has the right to regulate prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. In a brief in a Nevada court case,...
Where's the AI productivity jump?
Though most companies are incorporating generative AI into their workflows, it doesn’t seem to be boosting output just yet. A survey of almost 6,000 c...
Japan posts strong export numbers
From the BBC World Service: Japan’s export figures were the strongest in three years, climbing 16.8% year over year in January. The data sharply beat...
Why gas prices are on their way down
Inflation is gradually moderating. For some consumer goods, like gasoline, prices are outright declining. Gas prices are down 7.5% since last January,...
Do banks need less of a cushion in case of disaster?
Regulators tightened banking rules after the Great Recession. At a conference yesterday, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said the Fed is lo...
Lunar New Year intersects with AI
From the BBC World Service: It's the start of the Lunar New Year — a major retail event. In China, AI has increasingly been merging with the shopping...
A look at who's footing the bill for all those tariffs
President Donald Trump has long insisted that foreign companies paid for the tariffs he’s levied on imports. But new research from the Federal Reserve...
Remember to grab that Valentine's Day card?
The clock's ticking! If you're in the greeting card business, Valentine's Day is more than just a holiday — it’s a big sales opportunity. This morning...
Cuban residents suffer daily power outages
From the BBC World Service: As the energy crisis in Cuba continues, the port of Havana has received two ships carrying humanitarian aid sent by Mexico...
What it takes to build a home that lasts
The U.S. is facing a housing affordability crisis — one that's been exacerbated by natural disasters like Hurricane Helene in 2024 and last year in Ca...
Flights suspended as Cuba faces fuel crisis
From the BBC World Service: Cuba's tourism industry suffered a major blow after dozens of flights were cancelled because of a lack of aviation fuel; A...
A closer eye on employment costs
The cost of employing people didn't go up as much as predicted. At one level, that's too bad since who doesn't want a bigger raise? But if you're worr...
The EPA's major climate policy rollback
Reuters reports that the Environmental Protection Agency will roll back its "endangerment finding" determination, which had been at the core of its re...
A bridge at the center of trade tensions
From the BBC World Service: President Trump says he'll prevent a multibillion-dollar bridge linking Canada and the United States from opening unless C...
A change to small business loans for immigrants
The Small Business Administration will no longer allow green card holders to apply for SBA loans. The new policy was announced on Monday and takes eff...
Even an econ degree does not insulate you from AI
Is a degree in economics, long considered a path to stable employment, even worth it in the age of AI? Recent research suggests entry-level economics...
A Novo Nordisk stock tumble
From the BBC World Service: Shares in the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk tumbled 17% on Wednesday after the weight-loss drug pioneer warned...
What's behind all the layoffs?
Layoff announcements have been coming fast and furious: 16,000 at Amazon; up to 30,000 at UPS; more at Dow Chemical, Pinterest, T-Mobile, and more. Th...
The devil's in the details of the U.S.-India trade deal
From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump announced tariff cuts on goods imported from India and said that, in return, India promised not to...
What you need to know about those 'Trump Accounts'
The Trump administration held a summit yesterday, all about Trump Accounts — those are investment accounts for babies born during his term. The govern...
The costs of banning gender-affirming care
Last year, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending gender-affirming care for transgender children and teenagers under 19. Sin...
Trade talks underway between the U.K. and China
From the BBC World Service: U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest political leader to visit China for trade talks. Chinese President Xi Jinpi...
Beware the AI boom, says Cisco boss
From the BBC World Service: One of the world’s leading technology bosses has warned there could be “carnage" if a bubble in AI share prices bursts. Th...
Farmers feel the big freeze
Freezing temperatures and ice over the past weekend have impacted agricultural industries across the U.S. This morning, we'll learn about its effects...
Unpacking the "mother of all deals"
From the BBC World Service: India and the European Union have agreed to a major trade deal after nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations. The wi...
TikTok is here to stay
TikTok says it has formed a joint venture for U.S. operations with majority American ownership. The deal is intended to address national security conc...
Economic power as a cudgel
Usually a relatively quiet affair, this year’s World Economic Forum made headlines as President Donald Trump walked in with threatening language over...
The oil sanctions leaving sailors adrift
From the BBC World Service: Sanctions on the export of Russian oil have left many ships stuck at sea, unable to unload their cargoes. Today, we speak...
Trump, Davos, and markets
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump spoke in front of international leaders in Davos, Switzerland. There, he touted his use of tariffs to disrupt the...
Worlds apart on generative AI use
People around the world are using AI more than Americans, a new poll finds. About 40% of adults in the U.S. told pollsters that they used generative A...
Will Elon Musk buy Europe's biggest budget airline?
From the BBC World Service: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has picked a fight with Michael O'Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair; after O'Leary said Rya...
Sometimes a little lipstick goes a long way
It's called the "lipstick effect." Consumers sometimes splurge on small luxuries — like cosmetics, accessories, and more — as a sort of rebellion agai...
The economic fight over Greenland
President Donald Trump has made it very clear that he wants to purchase Greenland. Now, he's threatening to increase tariffs on eight European countri...
Putting China's economic figures in context
From the BBC World Service: New data shows that China's economy grew by 5% last year. While positive, it’s not anywhere near the stellar growth figure...
Paying more at national parks
International visitors to 11 U.S. national parks, including Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, and Sequoia, now have to pay more to get in — as in, up to a $1...
Corporate leaders in Minnesota stay silent amid ICE raids. Why?
Minnesota is home to more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies, including 3M, Target, Best Buy, and General Mills. But in a wave of wake immigration arr...
Can Canada and China repair their relationship?
From the BBC World Service: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have announced a "new strategic partnership" at a meetin...
Potential signs of a friendlier housing market
2025 was a tough year for homebuyers. Two things happened over the last three months of the year that helped people trying to buy a home: Housing pric...
What happened to Saks?
Saks Global — the luxury retail conglomerate that owns brands like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman — filed for Chapter 11 bankr...
Will the focus on Greenland attract international investors?
From the BBC World Service: Despite Wednesday’s inconclusive talks between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland, investors are starting to examine how Gre...